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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.68, 3,275.70 and 1,379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.68, 3,275.70 and 1,379 is: 1,903.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.68 : 3,275.70 = 1,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.68/3,275.70 = 1,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.68x = 3,275.70 × 1,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.68x = 4,517,190.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,190.30/2,373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.03

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