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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.61, 3,210.70 and 1,264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.61, 3,210.70 and 1,264.36 is: 1,744.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.61 : 3,210.70 = 1,264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.61/3,210.70 = 1,264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.61x = 3,210.70 × 1,264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.61x = 4,059,480.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,480.65/2,326.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.80

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