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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.02, 3,485.64 and 1,024.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.02, 3,485.64 and 1,024.32 is: 1,536.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.02 : 3,485.64 = 1,024.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.02/3,485.64 = 1,024.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.02x = 3,485.64 × 1,024.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.02x = 3,570,410.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,410.76/2,323.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.97

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