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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.32, 3,129.30 and 1,322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.32, 3,129.30 and 1,322.98 is: 1,825.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.32 : 3,129.30 = 1,322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.32/3,129.30 = 1,322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.32x = 3,129.30 × 1,322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.32x = 4,140,001.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,001.31/2,267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.94

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