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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.02, 3,197.52 and 1,322.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.02, 3,197.52 and 1,322.30 is: 1,824.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.02 : 3,197.52 = 1,322.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.02/3,197.52 = 1,322.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.02x = 3,197.52 × 1,322.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.02x = 4,228,080.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228,080.70/2,317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.79

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