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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.03, 3,203.16 and 1,424.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.03, 3,203.16 and 1,424.87 is: 1,966.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.03 : 3,203.16 = 1,424.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.03/3,203.16 = 1,424.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.03x = 3,203.16 × 1,424.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.03x = 4,564,086.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,564,086.59/2,321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.41

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