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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.55, 3,130.16 and 1,324.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.55, 3,130.16 and 1,324.23 is: 1,827.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.55 : 3,130.16 = 1,324.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.55/3,130.16 = 1,324.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.55x = 3,130.16 × 1,324.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.55x = 4,145,045.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,045.16/2,267.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.98

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