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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.26, 3,210.21 and 1,278.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.26, 3,210.21 and 1,278.30 is: 1,764.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.26 : 3,210.21 = 1,278.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.26/3,210.21 = 1,278.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.26x = 3,210.21 × 1,278.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.26x = 4,103,613.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,103,613.08/2,326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.04

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