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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.50, 3,272.67 and 1,323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.50, 3,272.67 and 1,323.56 is: 1,826.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.50 : 3,272.67 = 1,323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.50/3,272.67 = 1,323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.50x = 3,272.67 × 1,323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.50x = 4,331,583.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331,583.29/2,371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.52

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