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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.55, 3,206.52 and 1,261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.55, 3,206.52 and 1,261.33 is: 1,740.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.55 : 3,206.52 = 1,261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.55/3,206.52 = 1,261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.55x = 3,206.52 × 1,261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.55x = 4,044,471.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,471.86/2,323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.64

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