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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.80, 3,272.86 and 1,323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.80, 3,272.86 and 1,323.92 is: 1,826.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.80 : 3,272.86 = 1,323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.80/3,272.86 = 1,323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.80x = 3,272.86 × 1,323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.80x = 4,333,004.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,004.81/2,371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.88

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