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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.95, 3,211.16 and 1,332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.95, 3,211.16 and 1,332.18 is: 1,838.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.95 : 3,211.16 = 1,332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.95/3,211.16 = 1,332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.95x = 3,211.16 × 1,332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.95x = 4,277,836.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,836.47/2,326.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.39

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