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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.46, 3,203.68 and 1,273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.46, 3,203.68 and 1,273.54 is: 1,757.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.46 : 3,203.68 = 1,273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.46/3,203.68 = 1,273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.46x = 3,203.68 × 1,273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.46x = 4,080,014.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080,014.63/2,321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.52

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