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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.25, 3,207.47 and 1,276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.25, 3,207.47 and 1,276.38 is: 1,761.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.25 : 3,207.47 = 1,276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.25/3,207.47 = 1,276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.25x = 3,207.47 × 1,276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.25x = 4,093,944.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,944.18/2,324.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.40

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