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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.72, 3,206.36 and 1,328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.72, 3,206.36 and 1,328.98 is: 1,833.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.72 : 3,206.36 = 1,328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.72/3,206.36 = 1,328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.72x = 3,206.36 × 1,328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.72x = 4,261,188.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261,188.31/2,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.78

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