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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.27, 3,210.18 and 1,664.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.27, 3,210.18 and 1,664.23 is: 2,296.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.27 : 3,210.18 = 1,664.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.27/3,210.18 = 1,664.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.27x = 3,210.18 × 1,664.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.27x = 5,342,477.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,342,477.86/2,326.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.59

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