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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.52, 3,273.28 and 1,323.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.52, 3,273.28 and 1,323.66 is: 1,826.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.52 : 3,273.28 = 1,323.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.52/3,273.28 = 1,323.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.52x = 3,273.28 × 1,323.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.52x = 4,332,709.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,332,709.80/2,371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.98

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