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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.57, 3,275.64 and 1,325.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.57, 3,275.64 and 1,325.43 is: 1,829.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.57 : 3,275.64 = 1,325.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.57/3,275.64 = 1,325.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.57x = 3,275.64 × 1,325.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.57x = 4,341,631.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,631.53/2,373.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.16

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