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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323, 3,206.15 and 1,328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323, 3,206.15 and 1,328.32 is: 1,833.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323 : 3,206.15 = 1,328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323/3,206.15 = 1,328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323x = 3,206.15 × 1,328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323x = 4,258,793.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,793.17/2,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.32

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