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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.72, 3,204.27 and 1,378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.72, 3,204.27 and 1,378.44 is: 1,901.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.72 : 3,204.27 = 1,378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.72/3,204.27 = 1,378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.72x = 3,204.27 × 1,378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.72x = 4,416,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,893.94/2,322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.60

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