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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.08, 3,491.56 and 1,461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.08, 3,491.56 and 1,461 is: 2,193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.08 : 3,491.56 = 1,461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.08/3,491.56 = 1,461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.08x = 3,491.56 × 1,461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.08x = 5,101,169.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,101,169.16/2,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.03

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