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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.62, 3,210.66 and 1,278.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.62, 3,210.66 and 1,278.62 is: 1,764.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.62 : 3,210.66 = 1,278.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.62/3,210.66 = 1,278.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.62x = 3,210.66 × 1,278.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.62x = 4,105,198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,198.04/2,326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.45

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