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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.09, 3,273.47 and 1,309.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.09, 3,273.47 and 1,309.92 is: 1,807.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.09 : 3,273.47 = 1,309.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.09/3,273.47 = 1,309.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.09x = 3,273.47 × 1,309.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.09x = 4,287,992.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,287,992.01/2,372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.69

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