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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.76, 3,205.87 and 1,328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.76, 3,205.87 and 1,328.50 is: 1,832.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.76 : 3,205.87 = 1,328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.76/3,205.87 = 1,328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.76x = 3,205.87 × 1,328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.76x = 4,259,005.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,005.52/2,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.81

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