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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.43, 3,272.70 and 1,323.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.43, 3,272.70 and 1,323.50 is: 1,826.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.43 : 3,272.70 = 1,323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.43/3,272.70 = 1,323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.43x = 3,272.70 × 1,323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.43x = 4,331,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331,418.45/2,371.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.50

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