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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.30, 3,207.48 and 1,276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.30, 3,207.48 and 1,276.34 is: 1,761.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.30 : 3,207.48 = 1,276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.30/3,207.48 = 1,276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.30x = 3,207.48 × 1,276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.30x = 4,093,818.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,818.99/2,324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.32

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