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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.89, 3,271.83 and 1,322.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.89, 3,271.83 and 1,322.99 is: 1,825.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.89 : 3,271.83 = 1,322.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.89/3,271.83 = 1,322.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.89x = 3,271.83 × 1,322.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.89x = 4,328,582.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,582.01/2,370.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.72

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