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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.86, 3,483.84 and 1,005.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.86, 3,483.84 and 1,005.83 is: 1,508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.86 : 3,483.84 = 1,005.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.86/3,483.84 = 1,005.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.86x = 3,483.84 × 1,005.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.86x = 3,504,150.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,150.79/2,322.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.55

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