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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.96, 3,271.68 and 1,376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.96, 3,271.68 and 1,376.01 is: 1,898.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.96 : 3,271.68 = 1,376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.96/3,271.68 = 1,376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.96x = 3,271.68 × 1,376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.96x = 4,501,864.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,864.40/2,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.75

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