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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.31, 2,788.70 and 1,323.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.31, 2,788.70 and 1,323.09 is: 1,825.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.31 : 2,788.70 = 1,323.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.31/2,788.70 = 1,323.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.31x = 2,788.70 × 1,323.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.31x = 3,689,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689,694.47/2,021.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.40

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