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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.02, 3,274.71 and 1,310.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.02, 3,274.71 and 1,310.87 is: 1,808.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.02 : 3,274.71 = 1,310.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.02/3,274.71 = 1,310.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.02x = 3,274.71 × 1,310.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.02x = 4,292,719.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,719.10/2,373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.97

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