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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.98, 3,211.24 and 1,728.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.98, 3,211.24 and 1,728.88 is: 2,388.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.98 : 3,211.24 = 1,728.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.98/3,211.24 = 1,728.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.98x = 3,211.24 × 1,728.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.98x = 5,551,848.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,551,848.61/2,323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.94

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