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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.68, 3,209.09 and 1,786.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.68, 3,209.09 and 1,786.95 is: 2,467.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.68 : 3,209.09 = 1,786.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.68/3,209.09 = 1,786.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.68x = 3,209.09 × 1,786.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.68x = 5,734,474.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,734,474.44/2,323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.84

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