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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.21, 3,273.58 and 1,310.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.21, 3,273.58 and 1,310.05 is: 1,807.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.21 : 3,273.58 = 1,310.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.21/3,273.58 = 1,310.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.21x = 3,273.58 × 1,310.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.21x = 4,288,546.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288,546.93/2,372.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.83

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