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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.61, 3,288.03 and 1,320.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.61, 3,288.03 and 1,320.41 is: 1,822.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.61 : 3,288.03 = 1,320.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.61/3,288.03 = 1,320.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.61x = 3,288.03 × 1,320.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.61x = 4,341,547.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,547.69/2,382.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.18

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