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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.33, 3,197.86 and 1,322.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.33, 3,197.86 and 1,322.51 is: 1,825.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.33 : 3,197.86 = 1,322.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.33/3,197.86 = 1,322.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.33x = 3,197.86 × 1,322.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.33x = 4,229,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229,206.52/2,317.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.04

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