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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.42, 3,206.36 and 1,275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.42, 3,206.36 and 1,275.48 is: 1,760.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.42 : 3,206.36 = 1,275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.42/3,206.36 = 1,275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.42x = 3,206.36 × 1,275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.42x = 4,089,651.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089,651.24/2,323.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.19

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