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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.82, 3,273.12 and 1,323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.82, 3,273.12 and 1,323.88 is: 1,826.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.82 : 3,273.12 = 1,323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.82/3,273.12 = 1,323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.82x = 3,273.12 × 1,323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.82x = 4,333,218.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,218.11/2,371.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.96

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