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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.49, 3,484.34 and 1,152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.49, 3,484.34 and 1,152.45 is: 1,728.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.49 : 3,484.34 = 1,152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.49/3,484.34 = 1,152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.49x = 3,484.34 × 1,152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.49x = 4,015,527.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,527.63/2,322.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.98

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