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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.54, 3,486.44 and 1,153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.54, 3,486.44 and 1,153.65 is: 1,731.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.54 : 3,486.44 = 1,153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.54/3,486.44 = 1,153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.54x = 3,486.44 × 1,153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.54x = 4,022,131.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,131.51/2,323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.04

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