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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.71, 3,198.48 and 1,322.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.71, 3,198.48 and 1,322.94 is: 1,825.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.71 : 3,198.48 = 1,322.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.71/3,198.48 = 1,322.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.71x = 3,198.48 × 1,322.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.71x = 4,231,397.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,397.13/2,317.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.68

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