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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.91, 3,198.94 and 1,323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.91, 3,198.94 and 1,323.34 is: 1,826.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.91 : 3,198.94 = 1,323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.91/3,198.94 = 1,323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.91x = 3,198.94 × 1,323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.91x = 4,233,280.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,280.57/2,317.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.34

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