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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.77, 3,208.58 and 1,330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.77, 3,208.58 and 1,330.36 is: 1,836.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.77 : 3,208.58 = 1,330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.77/3,208.58 = 1,330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.77x = 3,208.58 × 1,330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.77x = 4,268,556.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268,556.80/2,324.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.12

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