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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.11, 2,044.76 and 1,323.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.11, 2,044.76 and 1,323.27 is: 1,973.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.11 : 2,044.76 = 1,323.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.11/2,044.76 = 1,323.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.11x = 2,044.76 × 1,323.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.11x = 2,705,762.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,762.95/1,371.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.42

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