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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.70, 3,257.50 and 2,323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.70, 3,257.50 and 2,323.70 is: 3,257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.70 : 3,257.50 = 2,323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.70/3,257.50 = 2,323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.70x = 3,257.50 × 2,323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.70x = 7,569,452.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,569,452.75/2,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.50

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