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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.67, 3,274.20 and 1,324.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.67, 3,274.20 and 1,324.71 is: 1,828.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.67 : 3,274.20 = 1,324.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.67/3,274.20 = 1,324.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.67x = 3,274.20 × 1,324.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.67x = 4,337,365.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,337,365.48/2,372.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.05

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