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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.74, 3,209.97 and 1,487.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.74, 3,209.97 and 1,487.25 is: 2,051.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.74 : 3,209.97 = 1,487.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.74/3,209.97 = 1,487.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.74x = 3,209.97 × 1,487.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.74x = 4,774,027.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,774,027.88/2,326.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.81

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