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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.82, 3,291.24 and 1,322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.82, 3,291.24 and 1,322.92 is: 1,825.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.82 : 3,291.24 = 1,322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.82/3,291.24 = 1,322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.82x = 3,291.24 × 1,322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.82x = 4,354,047.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,047.22/2,384.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.73

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