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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.26, 3,491.15 and 1,230.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.26, 3,491.15 and 1,230.87 is: 1,847.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.26 : 3,491.15 = 1,230.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.26/3,491.15 = 1,230.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.26x = 3,491.15 × 1,230.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.26x = 4,297,145.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297,145.65/2,326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.23

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