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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.90, 3,273.91 and 1,488.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.90, 3,273.91 and 1,488.23 is: 2,055.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.90 : 3,273.91 = 1,488.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.90/3,273.91 = 1,488.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.90x = 3,273.91 × 1,488.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.90x = 4,872,331.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,872,331.08/2,370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.06

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