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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.90, 3,271.80 and 1,308.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.90, 3,271.80 and 1,308.70 is: 1,805.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.90 : 3,271.80 = 1,308.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.90/3,271.80 = 1,308.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.90x = 3,271.80 × 1,308.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.90x = 4,281,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,791.98/2,370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.98

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