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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.45, 3,204.86 and 1,327.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.45, 3,204.86 and 1,327.67 is: 1,832.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.45 : 3,204.86 = 1,327.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.45/3,204.86 = 1,327.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.45x = 3,204.86 × 1,327.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.45x = 4,254,996.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,996.48/2,322.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.12

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