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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.05, 3,204.48 and 1,578.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.05, 3,204.48 and 1,578.49 is: 2,176.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.05 : 3,204.48 = 1,578.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.05/3,204.48 = 1,578.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.05x = 3,204.48 × 1,578.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.05x = 5,058,239.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,058,239.64/2,324.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.48

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