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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.89, 3,210.12 and 1,971.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.89, 3,210.12 and 1,971.30 is: 2,719.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.89 : 3,210.12 = 1,971.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.89/3,210.12 = 1,971.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.89x = 3,210.12 × 1,971.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.89x = 6,328,109.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,328,109.56/2,326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.56

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