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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.17, 3,270.83 and 1,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.17, 3,270.83 and 1,322.24 is: 1,824.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.17 : 3,270.83 = 1,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.17/3,270.83 = 1,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.17x = 3,270.83 × 1,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.17x = 4,324,799.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,799.29/2,370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.68

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