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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.42, 3,270.96 and 1,322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.42, 3,270.96 and 1,322.28 is: 1,824.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.42 : 3,270.96 = 1,322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.42/3,270.96 = 1,322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.42x = 3,270.96 × 1,322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.42x = 4,325,124.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,124.99/2,370.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.62

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