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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.04, 3,273.40 and 1,324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.04, 3,273.40 and 1,324.10 is: 1,827.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.04 : 3,273.40 = 1,324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.04/3,273.40 = 1,324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.04x = 3,273.40 × 1,324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.04x = 4,334,308.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,334,308.94/2,372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.25

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