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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.92, 3,271.86 and 1,376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.92, 3,271.86 and 1,376.24 is: 1,899.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.92 : 3,271.86 = 1,376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.92/3,271.86 = 1,376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.92x = 3,271.86 × 1,376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.92x = 4,502,848.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,848.25/2,370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.20

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