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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.29, 3,210.28 and 1,278.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.29, 3,210.28 and 1,278.35 is: 1,764.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.29 : 3,210.28 = 1,278.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.29/3,210.28 = 1,278.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.29x = 3,210.28 × 1,278.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.29x = 4,103,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,103,861.44/2,326.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.12

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