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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.55, 3,207.09 and 1,329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.55, 3,207.09 and 1,329.12 is: 1,833.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.55 : 3,207.09 = 1,329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.55/3,207.09 = 1,329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.55x = 3,207.09 × 1,329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.55x = 4,262,593.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262,593.77/2,324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.73

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