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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.52, 3,271.33 and 1,376.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.52, 3,271.33 and 1,376.39 is: 1,899.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.52 : 3,271.33 = 1,376.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.52/3,271.33 = 1,376.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.52x = 3,271.33 × 1,376.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.52x = 4,502,625.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,625.90/2,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.43

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