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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.14, 3,206.10 and 1,328.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.14, 3,206.10 and 1,328.72 is: 1,833.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.14 : 3,206.10 = 1,328.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.14/3,206.10 = 1,328.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.14x = 3,206.10 × 1,328.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.14x = 4,260,009.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,009.19/2,323.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.73

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