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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.63, 3,290.82 and 1,322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.63, 3,290.82 and 1,322.42 is: 1,824.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.63 : 3,290.82 = 1,322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.63/3,290.82 = 1,322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.63x = 3,290.82 × 1,322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.63x = 4,351,837.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,837.75/2,384.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.95

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