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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.26, 3,483.66 and 1,023.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.26, 3,483.66 and 1,023.56 is: 1,535.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.26 : 3,483.66 = 1,023.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.26/3,483.66 = 1,023.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.26x = 3,483.66 × 1,023.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.26x = 3,565,735.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,735.03/2,322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.46

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