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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.08, 3,203.34 and 1,326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.08, 3,203.34 and 1,326.52 is: 1,830.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.08 : 3,203.34 = 1,326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.08/3,203.34 = 1,326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.08x = 3,203.34 × 1,326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.08x = 4,249,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,249,294.58/2,321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.74

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