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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.00, 3,274.67 and 1,310.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.00, 3,274.67 and 1,310.74 is: 1,808.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.00 : 3,274.67 = 1,310.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.00/3,274.67 = 1,310.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.00x = 3,274.67 × 1,310.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.00x = 4,292,260.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,260.91/2,373.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.79

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