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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.48, 3,206.38 and 1,275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.48, 3,206.38 and 1,275.54 is: 1,760.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.48 : 3,206.38 = 1,275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.48/3,206.38 = 1,275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.48x = 3,206.38 × 1,275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.48x = 4,089,865.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089,865.95/2,323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.23

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