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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.42, 3,272.57 and 1,323.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.42, 3,272.57 and 1,323.55 is: 1,826.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.42 : 3,272.57 = 1,323.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.42/3,272.57 = 1,323.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.42x = 3,272.57 × 1,323.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.42x = 4,331,410.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331,410.02/2,371.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.50

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