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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.61, 3,210.63 and 1,278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.61, 3,210.63 and 1,278.56 is: 1,764.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.61 : 3,210.63 = 1,278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.61/3,210.63 = 1,278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.61x = 3,210.63 × 1,278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.61x = 4,104,983.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104,983.09/2,326.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.36

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