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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.82, 3,204.12 and 1,273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.82, 3,204.12 and 1,273.89 is: 1,757.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.82 : 3,204.12 = 1,273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.82/3,204.12 = 1,273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.82x = 3,204.12 × 1,273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.82x = 4,081,696.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,696.43/2,321.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.97

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