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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.54, 3,274.15 and 1,324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.54, 3,274.15 and 1,324.60 is: 1,827.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.54 : 3,274.15 = 1,324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.54/3,274.15 = 1,324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.54x = 3,274.15 × 1,324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.54x = 4,336,927.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336,927.59/2,372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.97

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