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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.58, 3,270.15 and 1,321.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.58, 3,270.15 and 1,321.62 is: 1,823.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.58 : 3,270.15 = 1,321.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.58/3,270.15 = 1,321.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.58x = 3,270.15 × 1,321.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.58x = 4,321,895.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,895.64/2,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.91

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