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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.46, 3,210.53 and 1,278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.46, 3,210.53 and 1,278.52 is: 1,764.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.46 : 3,210.53 = 1,278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.46/3,210.53 = 1,278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.46x = 3,210.53 × 1,278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.46x = 4,104,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104,726.82/2,326.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.37

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