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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.54, 3,210.62 and 1,278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.54, 3,210.62 and 1,278.60 is: 1,764.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.54 : 3,210.62 = 1,278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.54/3,210.62 = 1,278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.54x = 3,210.62 × 1,278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.54x = 4,105,098.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,098.73/2,326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.47

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