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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.52, 3,204.93 and 1,378.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.52, 3,204.93 and 1,378.61 is: 1,901.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.52 : 3,204.93 = 1,378.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.52/3,204.93 = 1,378.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.52x = 3,204.93 × 1,378.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.52x = 4,418,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418,332.52/2,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.57

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