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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.93, 3,271.98 and 2,075.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.93, 3,271.98 and 2,075.68 is: 2,864.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.93 : 3,271.98 = 2,075.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.93/3,271.98 = 2,075.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.93x = 3,271.98 × 2,075.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.93x = 6,791,583.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,791,583.45/2,370.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,864.52

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