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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.98, 3,206.88 and 1,329.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.98, 3,206.88 and 1,329.03 is: 1,833.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.98 : 3,206.88 = 1,329.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.98/3,206.88 = 1,329.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.98x = 3,206.88 × 1,329.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.98x = 4,262,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262,039.73/2,323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.94

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