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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.44, 3,208.26 and 1,427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.44, 3,208.26 and 1,427.96 is: 1,970.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.44 : 3,208.26 = 1,427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.44/3,208.26 = 1,427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.44x = 3,208.26 × 1,427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.44x = 4,581,266.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,266.95/2,324.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.91

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