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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.28, 3,207.42 and 1,276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.28, 3,207.42 and 1,276.32 is: 1,761.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.28 : 3,207.42 = 1,276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.28/3,207.42 = 1,276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.28x = 3,207.42 × 1,276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.28x = 4,093,694.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,694.29/2,324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.27

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