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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.90, 3,210.85 and 1,382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.90, 3,210.85 and 1,382.73 is: 1,908.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.90 : 3,210.85 = 1,382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.90/3,210.85 = 1,382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.90x = 3,210.85 × 1,382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.90x = 4,439,723.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,723.76/2,326.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.00

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