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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.72, 3,210.92 and 1,264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.72, 3,210.92 and 1,264.49 is: 1,745.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.72 : 3,210.92 = 1,264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.72/3,210.92 = 1,264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.72x = 3,210.92 × 1,264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.72x = 4,060,176.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,176.23/2,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.02

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