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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.14, 3,196.71 and 1,322.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.14, 3,196.71 and 1,322.19 is: 1,824.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.14 : 3,196.71 = 1,322.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.14/3,196.71 = 1,322.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.14x = 3,196.71 × 1,322.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.14x = 4,226,657.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,657.99/2,317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.08

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