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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.78, 3,208.74 and 1,528.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.78, 3,208.74 and 1,528.69 is: 2,108.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.78 : 3,208.74 = 1,528.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.78/3,208.74 = 1,528.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.78x = 3,208.74 × 1,528.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.78x = 4,905,168.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905,168.75/2,326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.14

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