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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.68, 3,275.84 and 1,325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.68, 3,275.84 and 1,325.72 is: 1,829.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.68 : 3,275.84 = 1,325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.68/3,275.84 = 1,325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.68x = 3,275.84 × 1,325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.68x = 4,342,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342,846.60/2,373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.58

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