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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.88, 3,202.80 and 1,929.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.88, 3,202.80 and 1,929.44 is: 2,655.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.88 : 3,202.80 = 1,929.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.88/3,202.80 = 1,929.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.88x = 3,202.80 × 1,929.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.88x = 6,179,610.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,179,610.43/2,326.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.75

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