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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.65, 3,271.52 and 1,376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.65, 3,271.52 and 1,376.80 is: 1,899.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.65 : 3,271.52 = 1,376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.65/3,271.52 = 1,376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.65x = 3,271.52 × 1,376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.65x = 4,504,225.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,225.94/2,371.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.20

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