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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.45, 3,204.63 and 1,327.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.45, 3,204.63 and 1,327.55 is: 1,831.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.45 : 3,204.63 = 1,327.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.45/3,204.63 = 1,327.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.45x = 3,204.63 × 1,327.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.45x = 4,254,290.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,290.53/2,322.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.81

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