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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.29, 3,206.16 and 1,275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.29, 3,206.16 and 1,275.42 is: 1,760.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.29 : 3,206.16 = 1,275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.29/3,206.16 = 1,275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.29x = 3,206.16 × 1,275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.29x = 4,089,200.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089,200.59/2,323.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.09

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