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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.41, 3,205.04 and 1,327.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.41, 3,205.04 and 1,327.73 is: 1,832.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.41 : 3,205.04 = 1,327.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.41/3,205.04 = 1,327.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.41x = 3,205.04 × 1,327.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.41x = 4,255,405.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,405.10/2,322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.33

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