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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.15, 3,211.82 and 1,628.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.15, 3,211.82 and 1,628.47 is: 2,248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.15 : 3,211.82 = 1,628.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.15/3,211.82 = 1,628.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.15x = 3,211.82 × 1,628.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.15x = 5,230,352.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230,352.52/2,326.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.50

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