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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.83, 3,206.43 and 1,329.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.83, 3,206.43 and 1,329.15 is: 1,833.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.83 : 3,206.43 = 1,329.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.83/3,206.43 = 1,329.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.83x = 3,206.43 × 1,329.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.83x = 4,261,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261,826.43/2,323.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.97

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