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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.09, 3,273.44 and 1,324.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.09, 3,273.44 and 1,324.13 is: 1,827.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.09 : 3,273.44 = 1,324.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.09/3,273.44 = 1,324.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.09x = 3,273.44 × 1,324.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.09x = 4,334,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,334,437.12/2,372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.27

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