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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.10, 3,273.56 and 1,309.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.10, 3,273.56 and 1,309.92 is: 1,807.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.10 : 3,273.56 = 1,309.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.10/3,273.56 = 1,309.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.10x = 3,273.56 × 1,309.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.10x = 4,288,101.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288,101.72/2,372.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.72

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