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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.08, 3,207.10 and 1,379.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.08, 3,207.10 and 1,379.97 is: 1,904.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.08 : 3,207.10 = 1,379.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.08/3,207.10 = 1,379.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.08x = 3,207.10 × 1,379.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.08x = 4,425,701.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,701.79/2,324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.28

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