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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.91, 3,273.23 and 1,323.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.91, 3,273.23 and 1,323.97 is: 1,827.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.91 : 3,273.23 = 1,323.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.91/3,273.23 = 1,323.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.91x = 3,273.23 × 1,323.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.91x = 4,333,658.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,658.32/2,371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.08

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