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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.72, 3,211.03 and 1,443.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.72, 3,211.03 and 1,443.11 is: 1,991.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.72 : 3,211.03 = 1,443.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.72/3,211.03 = 1,443.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.72x = 3,211.03 × 1,443.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.72x = 4,633,862.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,862.29/2,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.59

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