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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.99, 3,204.37 and 1,313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.99, 3,204.37 and 1,313.76 is: 1,813.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.99 : 3,204.37 = 1,313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.99/3,204.37 = 1,313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.99x = 3,204.37 × 1,313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.99x = 4,209,773.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,773.13/2,321.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.00

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