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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.46, 3,273.84 and 1,310.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.46, 3,273.84 and 1,310.22 is: 1,808.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.46 : 3,273.84 = 1,310.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.46/3,273.84 = 1,310.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.46x = 3,273.84 × 1,310.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.46x = 4,289,450.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,450.64/2,372.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.02

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