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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.28, 3,208.21 and 1,732.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.28, 3,208.21 and 1,732.79 is: 2,392.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.28 : 3,208.21 = 1,732.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.28/3,208.21 = 1,732.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.28x = 3,208.21 × 1,732.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.28x = 5,559,157.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,559,157.89/2,323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.80

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