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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.63, 3,274.29 and 1,324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.63, 3,274.29 and 1,324.76 is: 1,828.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.63 : 3,274.29 = 1,324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.63/3,274.29 = 1,324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.63x = 3,274.29 × 1,324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.63x = 4,337,632.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,337,632.05/2,372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.20

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