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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.68, 3,203.92 and 1,273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.68, 3,203.92 and 1,273.80 is: 1,757.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.68 : 3,203.92 = 1,273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.68/3,203.92 = 1,273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.68x = 3,203.92 × 1,273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.68x = 4,081,153.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,153.30/2,321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.84

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