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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.51, 3,273.83 and 1,310.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.51, 3,273.83 and 1,310.21 is: 1,807.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.51 : 3,273.83 = 1,310.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.51/3,273.83 = 1,310.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.51x = 3,273.83 × 1,310.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.51x = 4,289,381.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,381.88/2,372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.95

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