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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.55, 3,218.19 and 1,324.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.55, 3,218.19 and 1,324.09 is: 1,826.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.55 : 3,218.19 = 1,324.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.55/3,218.19 = 1,324.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.55x = 3,218.19 × 1,324.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.55x = 4,261,150.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261,150.49/2,332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.82

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