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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.28, 3,208.02 and 1,486.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.28, 3,208.02 and 1,486.04 is: 2,049.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.28 : 3,208.02 = 1,486.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.28/3,208.02 = 1,486.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.28x = 3,208.02 × 1,486.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.28x = 4,767,246.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,767,246.04/2,326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.30

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