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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.76, 3,208.18 and 1,276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.76, 3,208.18 and 1,276.82 is: 1,762.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.76 : 3,208.18 = 1,276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.76/3,208.18 = 1,276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.76x = 3,208.18 × 1,276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.76x = 4,096,268.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,096,268.39/2,324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.02

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