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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.08, 3,211.20 and 1,976.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.08, 3,211.20 and 1,976.16 is: 2,728.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.08 : 3,211.20 = 1,976.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.08/3,211.20 = 1,976.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.08x = 3,211.20 × 1,976.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.08x = 6,345,844.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,345,844.99/2,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.13

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