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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.03, 3,274.62 and 1,310.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.03, 3,274.62 and 1,310.75 is: 1,808.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.03 : 3,274.62 = 1,310.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.03/3,274.62 = 1,310.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.03x = 3,274.62 × 1,310.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.03x = 4,292,191.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,191.79/2,373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.74

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