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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.32, 3,273.60 and 1,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.32, 3,273.60 and 1,324 is: 1,827.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.32 : 3,273.60 = 1,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.32/3,273.60 = 1,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.32x = 3,273.60 × 1,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.32x = 4,334,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,334,246.40/2,372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.01

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