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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.64, 3,205.46 and 1,379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.64, 3,205.46 and 1,379.02 is: 1,902.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.64 : 3,205.46 = 1,379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.64/3,205.46 = 1,379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.64x = 3,205.46 × 1,379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.64x = 4,420,393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,393.45/2,323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.36

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