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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.98, 3,273.44 and 1,324.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.98, 3,273.44 and 1,324.11 is: 1,827.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.98 : 3,273.44 = 1,324.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.98/3,273.44 = 1,324.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.98x = 3,273.44 × 1,324.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.98x = 4,334,388.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,334,388.02/2,371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.33

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