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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.18, 3,485.58 and 1,024.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.18, 3,485.58 and 1,024.76 is: 1,537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.18 : 3,485.58 = 1,024.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.18/3,485.58 = 1,024.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.18x = 3,485.58 × 1,024.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.18x = 3,571,882.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,882.96/2,323.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.50

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