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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.02, 3,204 and 2,172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.02, 3,204 and 2,172.96 is: 2,993.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.02 : 3,204 = 2,172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.02/3,204 = 2,172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.02x = 3,204 × 2,172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.02x = 6,962,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,962,163.84/2,326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.17

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