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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.36, 3,210.36 and 1,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.36, 3,210.36 and 1,278.40 is: 1,764.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.36 : 3,210.36 = 1,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.36/3,210.36 = 1,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.36x = 3,210.36 × 1,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.36x = 4,104,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104,124.22/2,326.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.18

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