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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.76, 3,272.82 and 1,323.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.76, 3,272.82 and 1,323.62 is: 1,826.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.76 : 3,272.82 = 1,323.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.76/3,272.82 = 1,323.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.76x = 3,272.82 × 1,323.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.76x = 4,331,970.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331,970.01/2,371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.48

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