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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.60, 3,205.26 and 1,327.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.60, 3,205.26 and 1,327.83 is: 1,832.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.60 : 3,205.26 = 1,327.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.60/3,205.26 = 1,327.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.60x = 3,205.26 × 1,327.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.60x = 4,256,040.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,040.39/2,322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.45

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