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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.88, 3,208.35 and 1,276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.88, 3,208.35 and 1,276.96 is: 1,762.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.88 : 3,208.35 = 1,276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.88/3,208.35 = 1,276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.88x = 3,208.35 × 1,276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.88x = 4,096,934.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,096,934.62/2,324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.21

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