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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.24, 3,273.70 and 1,310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.24, 3,273.70 and 1,310.04 is: 1,807.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.24 : 3,273.70 = 1,310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.24/3,273.70 = 1,310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.24x = 3,273.70 × 1,310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.24x = 4,288,677.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288,677.95/2,372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.86

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