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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.86, 3,218.62 and 1,324.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.86, 3,218.62 and 1,324.41 is: 1,827.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.86 : 3,218.62 = 1,324.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.86/3,218.62 = 1,324.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.86x = 3,218.62 × 1,324.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.86x = 4,262,772.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262,772.51/2,332.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.27

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