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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.54, 3,275.34 and 1,311.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.54, 3,275.34 and 1,311.30 is: 1,809.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.54 : 3,275.34 = 1,311.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.54/3,275.34 = 1,311.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.54x = 3,275.34 × 1,311.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.54x = 4,294,953.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,953.34/2,373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.51

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