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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.73, 3,289.57 and 1,321.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.73, 3,289.57 and 1,321.53 is: 1,823.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.73 : 3,289.57 = 1,321.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.73/3,289.57 = 1,321.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.73x = 3,289.57 × 1,321.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.73x = 4,347,262.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,262.14/2,383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.72

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