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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.72, 3,273.62 and 1,377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.72, 3,273.62 and 1,377.32 is: 1,901.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.72 : 3,273.62 = 1,377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.72/3,273.62 = 1,377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.72x = 3,273.62 × 1,377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.72x = 4,508,822.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,822.30/2,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.08

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