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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.48, 3,275.34 and 1,311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.48, 3,275.34 and 1,311.24 is: 1,809.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.48 : 3,275.34 = 1,311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.48/3,275.34 = 1,311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.48x = 3,275.34 × 1,311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.48x = 4,294,756.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,756.82/2,373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.48

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