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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.38, 3,206.06 and 1,328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.38, 3,206.06 and 1,328.50 is: 1,833.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.38 : 3,206.06 = 1,328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.38/3,206.06 = 1,328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.38x = 3,206.06 × 1,328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.38x = 4,259,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,234.68/2,323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.21

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