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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.81, 3,210.54 and 1,486.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.81, 3,210.54 and 1,486.86 is: 2,051.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.81 : 3,210.54 = 1,486.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.81/3,210.54 = 1,486.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.81x = 3,210.54 × 1,486.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.81x = 4,773,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,623.50/2,326.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.58

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