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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.40, 3,273 and 1,427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.40, 3,273 and 1,427.96 is: 1,970.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.40 : 3,273 = 1,427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.40/3,273 = 1,427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.40x = 3,273 × 1,427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.40x = 4,673,713.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,713.08/2,371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.87

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