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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.16, 3,291.71 and 1,323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.16, 3,291.71 and 1,323.02 is: 1,825.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.16 : 3,291.71 = 1,323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.16/3,291.71 = 1,323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.16x = 3,291.71 × 1,323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.16x = 4,354,999.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,999.78/2,385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.88

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