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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.41, 3,210.96 and 1,821.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.41, 3,210.96 and 1,821.26 is: 2,513.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.41 : 3,210.96 = 1,821.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.41/3,210.96 = 1,821.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.41x = 3,210.96 × 1,821.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.41x = 5,847,993.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,847,993.01/2,326.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.74

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