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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.02, 3,204.14 and 1,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.02, 3,204.14 and 1,327.20 is: 1,831.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.02 : 3,204.14 = 1,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.02/3,204.14 = 1,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.02x = 3,204.14 × 1,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.02x = 4,252,527.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,527.97/2,322.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.40

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