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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.94, 3,204.18 and 1,327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.94, 3,204.18 and 1,327.26 is: 1,831.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.94 : 3,204.18 = 1,327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.94/3,204.18 = 1,327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.94x = 3,204.18 × 1,327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.94x = 4,252,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,779.95/2,321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.56

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