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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.31, 3,209.79 and 1,382.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.31, 3,209.79 and 1,382.41 is: 1,907.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.31 : 3,209.79 = 1,382.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.31/3,209.79 = 1,382.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.31x = 3,209.79 × 1,382.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.31x = 4,437,229.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,229.74/2,326.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.42

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