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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.02, 3,272.02 and 1,376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.02, 3,272.02 and 1,376.88 is: 1,900.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.02 : 3,272.02 = 1,376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.02/3,272.02 = 1,376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.02x = 3,272.02 × 1,376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.02x = 4,505,178.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,178.90/2,371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.10

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