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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.04, 3,197.34 and 1,322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.04, 3,197.34 and 1,322.28 is: 1,824.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.04 : 3,197.34 = 1,322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.04/3,197.34 = 1,322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.04x = 3,197.34 × 1,322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.04x = 4,227,778.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,778.74/2,317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.65

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