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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.44, 3,271.16 and 1,322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.44, 3,271.16 and 1,322.48 is: 1,825.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.44 : 3,271.16 = 1,322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.44/3,271.16 = 1,322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.44x = 3,271.16 × 1,322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.44x = 4,326,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,043.68/2,370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.00

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