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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.84, 3,204.18 and 1,390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.84, 3,204.18 and 1,390.80 is: 1,918.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.84 : 3,204.18 = 1,390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.84/3,204.18 = 1,390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.84x = 3,204.18 × 1,390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.84x = 4,456,373.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456,373.54/2,322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.50

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