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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.51, 3,271.33 and 1,322.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.51, 3,271.33 and 1,322.59 is: 1,825.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.51 : 3,271.33 = 1,322.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.51/3,271.33 = 1,322.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.51x = 3,271.33 × 1,322.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.51x = 4,326,628.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,628.34/2,370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.19

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