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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.60, 3,271.41 and 1,322.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.60, 3,271.41 and 1,322.66 is: 1,825.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.60 : 3,271.41 = 1,322.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.60/3,271.41 = 1,322.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.60x = 3,271.41 × 1,322.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.60x = 4,326,963.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,963.15/2,370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.26

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