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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.21, 3,483.74 and 1,006.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.21, 3,483.74 and 1,006.35 is: 1,509.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.21 : 3,483.74 = 1,006.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.21/3,483.74 = 1,006.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.21x = 3,483.74 × 1,006.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.21x = 3,505,864.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,864.26/2,323.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.06

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