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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.19, 3,481.98 and 1,324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.19, 3,481.98 and 1,324.22 is: 1,982.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.19 : 3,481.98 = 1,324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.19/3,481.98 = 1,324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.19x = 3,481.98 × 1,324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.19x = 4,610,890.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610,890.15/2,326.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.17

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