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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.91, 3,204.81 and 1,327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.91, 3,204.81 and 1,327.48 is: 1,831.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.91 : 3,204.81 = 1,327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.91/3,204.81 = 1,327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.91x = 3,204.81 × 1,327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.91x = 4,254,321.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,321.18/2,322.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.46

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