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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.65, 3,270.65 and 1,375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.65, 3,270.65 and 1,375.38 is: 1,897.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.65 : 3,270.65 = 1,375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.65/3,270.65 = 1,375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.65x = 3,270.65 × 1,375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.65x = 4,498,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,379.72/2,370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.53

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