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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.41, 3,271.07 and 1,375.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.41, 3,271.07 and 1,375.61 is: 1,898.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.41 : 3,271.07 = 1,375.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.41/3,271.07 = 1,375.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.41x = 3,271.07 × 1,375.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.41x = 4,499,709.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499,709.72/2,370.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.28

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