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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.13, 3,272.22 and 1,323.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.13, 3,272.22 and 1,323.26 is: 1,826.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.13 : 3,272.22 = 1,323.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.13/3,272.22 = 1,323.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.13x = 3,272.22 × 1,323.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.13x = 4,329,981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,981.48/2,371.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.13

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