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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.52, 3,271.18 and 1,322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.52, 3,271.18 and 1,322.52 is: 1,825.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.52 : 3,271.18 = 1,322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.52/3,271.18 = 1,322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.52x = 3,271.18 × 1,322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.52x = 4,326,200.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,200.97/2,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.00

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