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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.55, 3,204.12 and 1,327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.55, 3,204.12 and 1,327.14 is: 1,831.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.55 : 3,204.12 = 1,327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.55/3,204.12 = 1,327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.55x = 3,204.12 × 1,327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.55x = 4,252,315.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,315.82/2,321.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.67

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