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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.60, 3,198.52 and 1,323.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.60, 3,198.52 and 1,323.03 is: 1,825.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.60 : 3,198.52 = 1,323.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.60/3,198.52 = 1,323.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.60x = 3,198.52 × 1,323.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.60x = 4,231,734.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,734.61/2,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.91

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