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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.33, 3,273.76 and 1,310.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.33, 3,273.76 and 1,310.18 is: 1,808.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.33 : 3,273.76 = 1,310.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.33/3,273.76 = 1,310.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.33x = 3,273.76 × 1,310.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.33x = 4,289,214.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,214.88/2,372.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.02

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