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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.55, 3,206.43 and 1,366.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.55, 3,206.43 and 1,366.45 is: 1,885.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.55 : 3,206.43 = 1,366.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.55/3,206.43 = 1,366.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.55x = 3,206.43 × 1,366.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.55x = 4,381,418.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,418.26/2,323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.65

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