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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.53, 3,126.98 and 1,322.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.53, 3,126.98 and 1,322.17 is: 1,824.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.53 : 3,126.98 = 1,322.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.53/3,126.98 = 1,322.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.53x = 3,126.98 × 1,322.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.53x = 4,134,399.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,399.15/2,266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.11

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