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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.70, 3,210.79 and 1,264.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.70, 3,210.79 and 1,264.43 is: 1,744.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.70 : 3,210.79 = 1,264.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.70/3,210.79 = 1,264.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.70x = 3,210.79 × 1,264.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.70x = 4,059,819.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,819.20/2,326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.88

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