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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.80, 3,210.98 and 1,278.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.80, 3,210.98 and 1,278.87 is: 1,764.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.80 : 3,210.98 = 1,278.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.80/3,210.98 = 1,278.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.80x = 3,210.98 × 1,278.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.80x = 4,106,425.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,425.99/2,326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.84

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