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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.28, 3,206.05 and 1,260.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.28, 3,206.05 and 1,260.99 is: 1,740.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.28 : 3,206.05 = 1,260.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.28/3,206.05 = 1,260.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.28x = 3,206.05 × 1,260.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.28x = 4,042,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,812.95/2,323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.13

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