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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.43, 3,292.07 and 1,323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.43, 3,292.07 and 1,323.36 is: 1,826.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.43 : 3,292.07 = 1,323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.43/3,292.07 = 1,323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.43x = 3,292.07 × 1,323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.43x = 4,356,587.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,587.14/2,385.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.33

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