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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.72, 3,271.36 and 1,322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.72, 3,271.36 and 1,322.88 is: 1,825.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.72 : 3,271.36 = 1,322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.72/3,271.36 = 1,322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.72x = 3,271.36 × 1,322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.72x = 4,327,616.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,616.72/2,370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.44

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