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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.69, 3,207.56 and 1,380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.69, 3,207.56 and 1,380.16 is: 1,904.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.69 : 3,207.56 = 1,380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.69/3,207.56 = 1,380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.69x = 3,207.56 × 1,380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.69x = 4,426,946.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,946.01/2,324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.32

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