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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.02, 3,277.54 and 1,312.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.02, 3,277.54 and 1,312.82 is: 1,811.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.02 : 3,277.54 = 1,312.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.02/3,277.54 = 1,312.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.02x = 3,277.54 × 1,312.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.02x = 4,302,810.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,810.22/2,375.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.69

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