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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.96, 3,272.04 and 1,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.96, 3,272.04 and 1,323 is: 1,825.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.96 : 3,272.04 = 1,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.96/3,272.04 = 1,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.96x = 3,272.04 × 1,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.96x = 4,328,908.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,908.92/2,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.80

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