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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.94, 3,274.65 and 1,310.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.94, 3,274.65 and 1,310.67 is: 1,808.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.94 : 3,274.65 = 1,310.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.94/3,274.65 = 1,310.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.94x = 3,274.65 × 1,310.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.94x = 4,291,985.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291,985.52/2,372.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.72

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