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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.93, 3,217.51 and 1,323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.93, 3,217.51 and 1,323.58 is: 1,826.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.93 : 3,217.51 = 1,323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.93/3,217.51 = 1,323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.93x = 3,217.51 × 1,323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.93x = 4,258,631.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,631.89/2,331.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.23

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