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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.41, 3,212.34 and 1,822.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.41, 3,212.34 and 1,822.26 is: 2,515.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.41 : 3,212.34 = 1,822.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.41/3,212.34 = 1,822.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.41x = 3,212.34 × 1,822.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.41x = 5,853,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,853,718.69/2,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,515.12

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