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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.45, 3,470.80 and 2,135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.45, 3,470.80 and 2,135.94 is: 3,186.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.45 : 3,470.80 = 2,135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.45/3,470.80 = 2,135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.45x = 3,470.80 × 2,135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.45x = 7,413,406.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413,406.20/2,326.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.58

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