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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.69, 3,479.73 and 1,322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.69, 3,479.73 and 1,322.72 is: 1,979.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.69 : 3,479.73 = 1,322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.69/3,479.73 = 1,322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.69x = 3,479.73 × 1,322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.69x = 4,602,691.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602,691.07/2,324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.92

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