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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.28, 3,209.96 and 1,278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.28, 3,209.96 and 1,278.32 is: 1,763.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.28 : 3,209.96 = 1,278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.28/3,209.96 = 1,278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.28x = 3,209.96 × 1,278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.28x = 4,103,356.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,103,356.07/2,326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.91

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