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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.85, 3,292.30 and 1,323.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.85, 3,292.30 and 1,323.61 is: 1,826.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.85 : 3,292.30 = 1,323.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.85/3,292.30 = 1,323.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.85x = 3,292.30 × 1,323.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.85x = 4,357,721.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,721.20/2,385.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.49

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