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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.82, 3,211.02 and 1,278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.82, 3,211.02 and 1,278.90 is: 1,764.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.82 : 3,211.02 = 1,278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.82/3,211.02 = 1,278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.82x = 3,211.02 × 1,278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.82x = 4,106,573.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,573.48/2,326.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.89

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