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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.14, 3,272.31 and 1,376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.14, 3,272.31 and 1,376.73 is: 1,899.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.14 : 3,272.31 = 1,376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.14/3,272.31 = 1,376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.14x = 3,272.31 × 1,376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.14x = 4,505,087.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,087.35/2,371.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.97

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