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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.26, 3,273.60 and 1,324.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.26, 3,273.60 and 1,324.12 is: 1,827.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.26 : 3,273.60 = 1,324.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.26/3,273.60 = 1,324.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.26x = 3,273.60 × 1,324.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.26x = 4,334,639.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,334,639.23/2,372.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.22

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