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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.37, 3,272.33 and 1,308.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.37, 3,272.33 and 1,308.97 is: 1,806.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.37 : 3,272.33 = 1,308.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.37/3,272.33 = 1,308.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.37x = 3,272.33 × 1,308.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.37x = 4,283,375.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,375.59/2,371.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.28

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