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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.93, 3,272.97 and 1,377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.93, 3,272.97 and 1,377.16 is: 1,900.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.93 : 3,272.97 = 1,377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.93/3,272.97 = 1,377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.93x = 3,272.97 × 1,377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.93x = 4,507,403.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,403.37/2,371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.31

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