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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.81, 3,274.56 and 1,325.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.81, 3,274.56 and 1,325.07 is: 1,828.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.81 : 3,274.56 = 1,325.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.81/3,274.56 = 1,325.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.81x = 3,274.56 × 1,325.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.81x = 4,339,021.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339,021.22/2,372.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.65

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