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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.80, 3,274.48 and 1,324.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.80, 3,274.48 and 1,324.94 is: 1,828.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.80 : 3,274.48 = 1,324.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.80/3,274.48 = 1,324.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.80x = 3,274.48 × 1,324.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.80x = 4,338,489.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,489.53/2,372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.43

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