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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.35, 3,275.91 and 1,379.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.35, 3,275.91 and 1,379.07 is: 1,903.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.35 : 3,275.91 = 1,379.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.35/3,275.91 = 1,379.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.35x = 3,275.91 × 1,379.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.35x = 4,517,709.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,709.20/2,373.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.52

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