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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.86, 3,271.89 and 1,322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.86, 3,271.89 and 1,322.72 is: 1,825.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.86 : 3,271.89 = 1,322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.86/3,271.89 = 1,322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.86x = 3,271.89 × 1,322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.86x = 4,327,777.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,777.98/2,370.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.41

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