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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.24, 3,271.46 and 1,376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.24, 3,271.46 and 1,376.52 is: 1,899.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.24 : 3,271.46 = 1,376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.24/3,271.46 = 1,376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.24x = 3,271.46 × 1,376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.24x = 4,503,230.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,503,230.12/2,371.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.10

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