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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.17, 3,480.30 and 1,283.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.17, 3,480.30 and 1,283.01 is: 1,921.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.17 : 3,480.30 = 1,283.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.17/3,480.30 = 1,283.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.17x = 3,480.30 × 1,283.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.17x = 4,465,261.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,261.99/2,324.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.23

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