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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.90, 3,211.12 and 1,332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.90, 3,211.12 and 1,332.17 is: 1,838.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.90 : 3,211.12 = 1,332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.90/3,211.12 = 1,332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.90x = 3,211.12 × 1,332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.90x = 4,277,757.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,757.73/2,326.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.39

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