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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.37, 3,207.92 and 1,329.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.37, 3,207.92 and 1,329.51 is: 1,834.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.37 : 3,207.92 = 1,329.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.37/3,207.92 = 1,329.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.37x = 3,207.92 × 1,329.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.37x = 4,264,961.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,961.72/2,324.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.89

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