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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.48, 3,272.52 and 1,323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.48, 3,272.52 and 1,323.52 is: 1,826.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.48 : 3,272.52 = 1,323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.48/3,272.52 = 1,323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.48x = 3,272.52 × 1,323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.48x = 4,331,245.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331,245.67/2,371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.39

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