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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.62, 3,206.86 and 1,329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.62, 3,206.86 and 1,329.04 is: 1,834.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.62 : 3,206.86 = 1,329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.62/3,206.86 = 1,329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.62x = 3,206.86 × 1,329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.62x = 4,262,045.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262,045.21/2,323.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.23

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