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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.50, 3,271.42 and 1,322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.50, 3,271.42 and 1,322.64 is: 1,825.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.50 : 3,271.42 = 1,322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.50/3,271.42 = 1,322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.50x = 3,271.42 × 1,322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.50x = 4,326,910.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,910.95/2,370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.32

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