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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.24, 3,211.58 and 1,332.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.24, 3,211.58 and 1,332.47 is: 1,838.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.24 : 3,211.58 = 1,332.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.24/3,211.58 = 1,332.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.24x = 3,211.58 × 1,332.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.24x = 4,279,321.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,321.28/2,327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.80

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