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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.68, 3,206.82 and 1,536.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.68, 3,206.82 and 1,536.36 is: 2,120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.68 : 3,206.82 = 1,536.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.68/3,206.82 = 1,536.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.68x = 3,206.82 × 1,536.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.68x = 4,926,829.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,829.98/2,323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.27

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