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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.67, 3,208.01 and 1,276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.67, 3,208.01 and 1,276.71 is: 1,761.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.67 : 3,208.01 = 1,276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.67/3,208.01 = 1,276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.67x = 3,208.01 × 1,276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.67x = 4,095,692.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,692.06/2,324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.84

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