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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.76, 3,274.29 and 1,324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.76, 3,274.29 and 1,324.62 is: 1,827.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.76 : 3,274.29 = 1,324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.76/3,274.29 = 1,324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.76x = 3,274.29 × 1,324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.76x = 4,337,190.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,337,190.02/2,372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.91

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