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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.98, 3,206.62 and 1,329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.98, 3,206.62 and 1,329.59 is: 1,834.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.98 : 3,206.62 = 1,329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.98/3,206.62 = 1,329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.98x = 3,206.62 × 1,329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.98x = 4,263,489.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,489.89/2,323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.56

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