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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.14, 3,209.91 and 1,381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.14, 3,209.91 and 1,381.88 is: 1,906.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.14 : 3,209.91 = 1,381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.14/3,209.91 = 1,381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.14x = 3,209.91 × 1,381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.14x = 4,435,710.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435,710.43/2,326.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.90

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