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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.80, 3,275.86 and 1,379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.80, 3,275.86 and 1,379.10 is: 1,903.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.80 : 3,275.86 = 1,379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.80/3,275.86 = 1,379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.80x = 3,275.86 × 1,379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.80x = 4,517,738.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,738.53/2,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.17

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