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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.92, 3,208.38 and 1,276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.92, 3,208.38 and 1,276.96 is: 1,762.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.92 : 3,208.38 = 1,276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.92/3,208.38 = 1,276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.92x = 3,208.38 × 1,276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.92x = 4,096,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,096,972.92/2,324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.20

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