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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.51, 3,207.04 and 1,438.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.51, 3,207.04 and 1,438.79 is: 1,985.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.51 : 3,207.04 = 1,438.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.51/3,207.04 = 1,438.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.51x = 3,207.04 × 1,438.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.51x = 4,614,237.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,237.45/2,323.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.89

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