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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.60, 3,275.68 and 1,325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.60, 3,275.68 and 1,325.76 is: 1,829.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.60 : 3,275.68 = 1,325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.60/3,275.68 = 1,325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.60x = 3,275.68 × 1,325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.60x = 4,342,765.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,765.52/2,373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.61

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