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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.90, 3,204.33 and 1,326.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.90, 3,204.33 and 1,326.92 is: 1,831.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.90 : 3,204.33 = 1,326.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.90/3,204.33 = 1,326.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.90x = 3,204.33 × 1,326.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.90x = 4,251,868.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,868.57/2,321.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.20

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