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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.05, 3,216.07 and 1,322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.05, 3,216.07 and 1,322.64 is: 1,824.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.05 : 3,216.07 = 1,322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.05/3,216.07 = 1,322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.05x = 3,216.07 × 1,322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.05x = 4,253,702.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,702.82/2,331.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.80

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