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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.36, 3,273.84 and 1,310.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.36, 3,273.84 and 1,310.19 is: 1,808.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.36 : 3,273.84 = 1,310.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.36/3,273.84 = 1,310.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.36x = 3,273.84 × 1,310.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.36x = 4,289,360.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,360.61/2,372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.05

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