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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.65, 3,215.88 and 2,044.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.65, 3,215.88 and 2,044.77 is: 2,826.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.65 : 3,215.88 = 2,044.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.65/3,215.88 = 2,044.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.65x = 3,215.88 × 2,044.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.65x = 6,575,734.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,575,734.95/2,326.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.27

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