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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.23, 3,198.08 and 1,322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.23, 3,198.08 and 1,322.28 is: 1,824.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.23 : 3,198.08 = 1,322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.23/3,198.08 = 1,322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.23x = 3,198.08 × 1,322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.23x = 4,228,750.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228,750.61/2,317.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.92

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