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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.55, 3,197.41 and 1,322.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.55, 3,197.41 and 1,322.12 is: 1,824.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.55 : 3,197.41 = 1,322.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.55/3,197.41 = 1,322.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.55x = 3,197.41 × 1,322.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.55x = 4,227,364.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,364.40/2,317.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.07

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