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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.72, 1,996.20 and 1,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.72, 1,996.20 and 1,322.24 is: 1,974.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.72 : 1,996.20 = 1,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.72/1,996.20 = 1,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.72x = 1,996.20 × 1,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.72x = 2,639,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,455.49/1,336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.58

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