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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.08, 3,207.60 and 2,038.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.08, 3,207.60 and 2,038.77 is: 2,815.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.08 : 3,207.60 = 2,038.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.08/3,207.60 = 2,038.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.08x = 3,207.60 × 2,038.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.08x = 6,539,558.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,539,558.65/2,323.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.04

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