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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.32, 3,272.70 and 1,475.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.32, 3,272.70 and 1,475.32 is: 2,035.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.32 : 3,272.70 = 1,475.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.32/3,272.70 = 1,475.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.32x = 3,272.70 × 1,475.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.32x = 4,828,279.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,828,279.76/2,372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.26

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