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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.62, 3,203.97 and 1,377.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.62, 3,203.97 and 1,377.97 is: 1,901.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.62 : 3,203.97 = 1,377.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.62/3,203.97 = 1,377.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.62x = 3,203.97 × 1,377.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.62x = 4,414,974.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,974.54/2,321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.68

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