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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.21, 3,274.95 and 1,310.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.21, 3,274.95 and 1,310.91 is: 1,809.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.21 : 3,274.95 = 1,310.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.21/3,274.95 = 1,310.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.21x = 3,274.95 × 1,310.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.21x = 4,293,158.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,293,158.15/2,373.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.01

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