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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.64, 3,210.96 and 1,278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.64, 3,210.96 and 1,278.92 is: 1,765.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.64 : 3,210.96 = 1,278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.64/3,210.96 = 1,278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.64x = 3,210.96 × 1,278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.64x = 4,106,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,560.96/2,326.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.02

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