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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.26, 4,186.22 and 2,326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.26, 4,186.22 and 2,326.32 is: 3,209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.26 : 4,186.22 = 2,326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.26/4,186.22 = 2,326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.26x = 4,186.22 × 2,326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.26x = 9,738,475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,738,475.68/3,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.51

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