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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.39, 3,203.60 and 1,273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.39, 3,203.60 and 1,273.45 is: 1,757.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.39 : 3,203.60 = 1,273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.39/3,203.60 = 1,273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.39x = 3,203.60 × 1,273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.39x = 4,079,624.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,624.42/2,321.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.41

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