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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.46, 3,203.76 and 1,273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.46, 3,203.76 and 1,273.52 is: 1,757.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.46 : 3,203.76 = 1,273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.46/3,203.76 = 1,273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.46x = 3,203.76 × 1,273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.46x = 4,080,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080,052.44/2,321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.54

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