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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.24, 3,273.67 and 1,310.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.24, 3,273.67 and 1,310.07 is: 1,807.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.24 : 3,273.67 = 1,310.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.24/3,273.67 = 1,310.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.24x = 3,273.67 × 1,310.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.24x = 4,288,720.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288,720.49/2,372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.88

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