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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.40, 3,274.02 and 1,310.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.40, 3,274.02 and 1,310.28 is: 1,808.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.40 : 3,274.02 = 1,310.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.40/3,274.02 = 1,310.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.40x = 3,274.02 × 1,310.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.40x = 4,289,882.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,882.93/2,372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.25

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