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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.27, 3,272.28 and 1,532.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.27, 3,272.28 and 1,532.66 is: 2,114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.27 : 3,272.28 = 1,532.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.27/3,272.28 = 1,532.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.27x = 3,272.28 × 1,532.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.27x = 5,015,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,292.66/2,372.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.13

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