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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.31, 3,277.91 and 1,313.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.31, 3,277.91 and 1,313.15 is: 1,812.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.31 : 3,277.91 = 1,313.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.31/3,277.91 = 1,313.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.31x = 3,277.91 × 1,313.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.31x = 4,304,387.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304,387.52/2,375.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.14

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