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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.52, 3,290.50 and 1,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.52, 3,290.50 and 1,322.20 is: 1,824.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.52 : 3,290.50 = 1,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.52/3,290.50 = 1,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.52x = 3,290.50 × 1,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.52x = 4,350,699.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,699.10/2,384.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.56

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