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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.86, 3,206.48 and 1,329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.86, 3,206.48 and 1,329.12 is: 1,833.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.86 : 3,206.48 = 1,329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.86/3,206.48 = 1,329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.86x = 3,206.48 × 1,329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.86x = 4,261,796.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261,796.70/2,323.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.93

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