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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.58, 3,274.11 and 1,310.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.58, 3,274.11 and 1,310.42 is: 1,808.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.58 : 3,274.11 = 1,310.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.58/3,274.11 = 1,310.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.58x = 3,274.11 × 1,310.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.58x = 4,290,467.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,467.41/2,372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.36

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