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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.03, 3,212.76 and 1,739.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.03, 3,212.76 and 1,739.17 is: 2,402.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.03 : 3,212.76 = 1,739.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.03/3,212.76 = 1,739.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.03x = 3,212.76 × 1,739.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.03x = 5,587,535.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,587,535.81/2,326.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.18

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