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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.73, 3,275.79 and 1,311.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.73, 3,275.79 and 1,311.55 is: 1,809.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.73 : 3,275.79 = 1,311.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.73/3,275.79 = 1,311.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.73x = 3,275.79 × 1,311.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.73x = 4,296,379.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,379.68/2,373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.97

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