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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.64, 3,273.54 and 1,428.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.64, 3,273.54 and 1,428.30 is: 1,970.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.64 : 3,273.54 = 1,428.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.64/3,273.54 = 1,428.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.64x = 3,273.54 × 1,428.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.64x = 4,675,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,597.18/2,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.63

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