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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.36, 3,275.28 and 1,325.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.36, 3,275.28 and 1,325.31 is: 1,828.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.36 : 3,275.28 = 1,325.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.36/3,275.28 = 1,325.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.36x = 3,275.28 × 1,325.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.36x = 4,340,761.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,340,761.34/2,373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.95

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