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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.61, 3,274.18 and 1,310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.61, 3,274.18 and 1,310.38 is: 1,808.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.61 : 3,274.18 = 1,310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.61/3,274.18 = 1,310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.61x = 3,274.18 × 1,310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.61x = 4,290,403.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,403.62/2,372.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.31

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