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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.55, 3,271.39 and 1,308.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.55, 3,271.39 and 1,308.36 is: 1,805.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.55 : 3,271.39 = 1,308.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.55/3,271.39 = 1,308.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.55x = 3,271.39 × 1,308.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.55x = 4,280,149.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,280,149.28/2,370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.55

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