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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.21, 3,277.73 and 1,313.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.21, 3,277.73 and 1,313.06 is: 1,811.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.21 : 3,277.73 = 1,313.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.21/3,277.73 = 1,313.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.21x = 3,277.73 × 1,313.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.21x = 4,303,833.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,833.20/2,375.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.98

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