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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.48, 3,211.20 and 1,396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.48, 3,211.20 and 1,396.80 is: 1,926.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.48 : 3,211.20 = 1,396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.48/3,211.20 = 1,396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.48x = 3,211.20 × 1,396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.48x = 4,485,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485,404.16/2,328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.32

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