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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.32, 3,291.44 and 1,323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.32, 3,291.44 and 1,323.08 is: 1,825.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.32 : 3,291.44 = 1,323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.32/3,291.44 = 1,323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.32x = 3,291.44 × 1,323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.32x = 4,354,815.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,815.36/2,385.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.68

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