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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.06, 3,212.85 and 1,739.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.06, 3,212.85 and 1,739.26 is: 2,402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.06 : 3,212.85 = 1,739.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.06/3,212.85 = 1,739.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.06x = 3,212.85 × 1,739.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.06x = 5,587,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,587,981.49/2,326.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.34

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