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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.26, 3,207.80 and 2,027.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.26, 3,207.80 and 2,027.02 is: 2,799.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.26 : 3,207.80 = 2,027.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.26/3,207.80 = 2,027.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.26x = 3,207.80 × 2,027.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.26x = 6,502,274.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,502,274.76/2,322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.98

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