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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.68, 3,206.75 and 1,329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.68, 3,206.75 and 1,329.27 is: 1,834.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.68 : 3,206.75 = 1,329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.68/3,206.75 = 1,329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.68x = 3,206.75 × 1,329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.68x = 4,262,636.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262,636.57/2,323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.43

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