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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.14, 3,127.24 and 1,322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.14, 3,127.24 and 1,322.16 is: 1,824.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.14 : 3,127.24 = 1,322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.14/3,127.24 = 1,322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.14x = 3,127.24 × 1,322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.14x = 4,134,711.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,711.64/2,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.56

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