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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.96, 3,276.01 and 1,311.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.96, 3,276.01 and 1,311.67 is: 1,810.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.96 : 3,276.01 = 1,311.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.96/3,276.01 = 1,311.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.96x = 3,276.01 × 1,311.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.96x = 4,297,054.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297,054.38/2,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.08

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