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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.24, 3,206.04 and 1,275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.24, 3,206.04 and 1,275.28 is: 1,759.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.24 : 3,206.04 = 1,275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.24/3,206.04 = 1,275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.24x = 3,206.04 × 1,275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.24x = 4,088,598.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,598.69/2,323.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.87

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