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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.73, 3,491.30 and 1,504.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.73, 3,491.30 and 1,504.78 is: 2,257.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.73 : 3,491.30 = 1,504.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.73/3,491.30 = 1,504.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.73x = 3,491.30 × 1,504.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.73x = 5,253,633.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,253,633.45/2,326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.95

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