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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.41, 3,216.62 and 1,322.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.41, 3,216.62 and 1,322.95 is: 1,825.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.41 : 3,216.62 = 1,322.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.41/3,216.62 = 1,322.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.41x = 3,216.62 × 1,322.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.41x = 4,255,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,438.78/2,331.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.26

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