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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.86, 3,270.18 and 1,321.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.86, 3,270.18 and 1,321.86 is: 1,824.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.86 : 3,270.18 = 1,321.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.86/3,270.18 = 1,321.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.86x = 3,270.18 × 1,321.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.86x = 4,322,720.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322,720.13/2,369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.04

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