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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.67, 3,275.58 and 1,325.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.67, 3,275.58 and 1,325.71 is: 1,829.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.67 : 3,275.58 = 1,325.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.67/3,275.58 = 1,325.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.67x = 3,275.58 × 1,325.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.67x = 4,342,469.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,469.16/2,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.43

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