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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.44, 3,206.40 and 1,275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.44, 3,206.40 and 1,275.52 is: 1,760.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.44 : 3,206.40 = 1,275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.44/3,206.40 = 1,275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.44x = 3,206.40 × 1,275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.44x = 4,089,827.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089,827.33/2,323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.25

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