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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303, 3,452.66 and 1,327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303, 3,452.66 and 1,327.96 is: 1,990.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303 : 3,452.66 = 1,327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303/3,452.66 = 1,327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303x = 3,452.66 × 1,327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303x = 4,584,994.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,994.37/2,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.88

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