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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.16, 3,270.99 and 1,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.16, 3,270.99 and 1,322.20 is: 1,824.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.16 : 3,270.99 = 1,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.16/3,270.99 = 1,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.16x = 3,270.99 × 1,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.16x = 4,324,902.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,902.98/2,370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.73

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