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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.75, 3,292.37 and 1,323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.75, 3,292.37 and 1,323.54 is: 1,826.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.75 : 3,292.37 = 1,323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.75/3,292.37 = 1,323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.75x = 3,292.37 × 1,323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.75x = 4,357,581.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,581.74/2,385.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.50

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