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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.37, 3,206.22 and 1,379.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.37, 3,206.22 and 1,379.54 is: 1,902.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.37 : 3,206.22 = 1,379.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.37/3,206.22 = 1,379.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.37x = 3,206.22 × 1,379.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.37x = 4,423,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,423,104.73/2,324.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.93

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