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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.87, 3,272.20 and 1,376.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.87, 3,272.20 and 1,376.98 is: 1,900.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.87 : 3,272.20 = 1,376.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.87/3,272.20 = 1,376.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.87x = 3,272.20 × 1,376.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.87x = 4,505,753.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,753.96/2,370.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.46

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