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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.62, 3,208.18 and 1,276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.62, 3,208.18 and 1,276.90 is: 1,762.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.62 : 3,208.18 = 1,276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.62/3,208.18 = 1,276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.62x = 3,208.18 × 1,276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.62x = 4,096,525.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,096,525.04/2,324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.23

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