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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.10, 3,209.76 and 2,076.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.10, 3,209.76 and 2,076.42 is: 2,865.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.10 : 3,209.76 = 2,076.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.10/3,209.76 = 2,076.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.10x = 3,209.76 × 2,076.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.10x = 6,664,809.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,664,809.86/2,326.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,865.23

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