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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.46, 3,204.18 and 1,327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.46, 3,204.18 and 1,327.02 is: 1,830.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.46 : 3,204.18 = 1,327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.46/3,204.18 = 1,327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.46x = 3,204.18 × 1,327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.46x = 4,252,010.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,010.94/2,322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.82

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