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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.97, 3,207.08 and 1,276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.97, 3,207.08 and 1,276.10 is: 1,761.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.97 : 3,207.08 = 1,276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.97/3,207.08 = 1,276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.97x = 3,207.08 × 1,276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.97x = 4,092,546.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,546.79/2,323.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.02

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