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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.72, 3,271.56 and 2,324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.72, 3,271.56 and 2,324.60 is: 3,201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.72 : 3,271.56 = 2,324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.72/3,271.56 = 2,324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.72x = 3,271.56 × 2,324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.72x = 7,605,068.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,605,068.38/2,375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.16

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