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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.78, 3,482.73 and 1,023.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.78, 3,482.73 and 1,023.21 is: 1,534.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.78 : 3,482.73 = 1,023.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.78/3,482.73 = 1,023.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.78x = 3,482.73 × 1,023.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.78x = 3,563,564.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,564.16/2,321.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.84

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