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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.26, 3,210.23 and 1,278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.26, 3,210.23 and 1,278.34 is: 1,764.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.26 : 3,210.23 = 1,278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.26/3,210.23 = 1,278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.26x = 3,210.23 × 1,278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.26x = 4,103,765.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,103,765.42/2,326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.10

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