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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.59, 3,210.42 and 1,331.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.59, 3,210.42 and 1,331.81 is: 1,837.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.59 : 3,210.42 = 1,331.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.59/3,210.42 = 1,331.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.59x = 3,210.42 × 1,331.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.59x = 4,275,646.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275,646.75/2,326.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.74

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