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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.53, 3,272.03 and 1,376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.53, 3,272.03 and 1,376.26 is: 1,899.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.53 : 3,272.03 = 1,376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.53/3,272.03 = 1,376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.53x = 3,272.03 × 1,376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.53x = 4,503,154.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,503,154.11/2,370.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.64

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