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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.42, 3,207.72 and 1,276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.42, 3,207.72 and 1,276.52 is: 1,761.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.42 : 3,207.72 = 1,276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.42/3,207.72 = 1,276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.42x = 3,207.72 × 1,276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.42x = 4,094,718.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,718.73/2,324.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.61

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