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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.25, 3,273.72 and 1,324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.25, 3,273.72 and 1,324.32 is: 1,827.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.25 : 3,273.72 = 1,324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.25/3,273.72 = 1,324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.25x = 3,273.72 × 1,324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.25x = 4,335,452.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,335,452.87/2,372.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.57

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