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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.98, 3,211.22 and 1,332.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.98, 3,211.22 and 1,332.27 is: 1,838.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.98 : 3,211.22 = 1,332.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.98/3,211.22 = 1,332.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.98x = 3,211.22 × 1,332.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.98x = 4,278,227.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278,227.44/2,326.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.54

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