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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.31, 3,206.43 and 1,484.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.31, 3,206.43 and 1,484.07 is: 2,047.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.31 : 3,206.43 = 1,484.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.31/3,206.43 = 1,484.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.31x = 3,206.43 × 1,484.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.31x = 4,758,566.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758,566.57/2,324.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.30

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