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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.11, 3,272.02 and 1,376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.11, 3,272.02 and 1,376.52 is: 1,899.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.11 : 3,272.02 = 1,376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.11/3,272.02 = 1,376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.11x = 3,272.02 × 1,376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.11x = 4,504,000.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,000.97/2,371.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.53

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