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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.63, 3,486.35 and 1,024.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.63, 3,486.35 and 1,024.18 is: 1,536.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.63 : 3,486.35 = 1,024.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.63/3,486.35 = 1,024.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.63x = 3,486.35 × 1,024.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.63x = 3,570,649.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,649.94/2,323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.67

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