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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.91, 3,211.15 and 1,264.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.91, 3,211.15 and 1,264.67 is: 1,745.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.91 : 3,211.15 = 1,264.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.91/3,211.15 = 1,264.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.91x = 3,211.15 × 1,264.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.91x = 4,061,049.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,049.20/2,326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.26

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