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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.50, 3,291.82 and 1,323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.50, 3,291.82 and 1,323.32 is: 1,826.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.50 : 3,291.82 = 1,323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.50/3,291.82 = 1,323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.50x = 3,291.82 × 1,323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.50x = 4,356,108.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,108.17/2,385.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.08

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