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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.56, 3,207.64 and 1,276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.56, 3,207.64 and 1,276.40 is: 1,761.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.56 : 3,207.64 = 1,276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.56/3,207.64 = 1,276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.56x = 3,207.64 × 1,276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.56x = 4,094,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,231.70/2,324.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.29

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