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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.97, 3,485.97 and 1,092.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.97, 3,485.97 and 1,092.26 is: 1,638.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.97 : 3,485.97 = 1,092.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.97/3,485.97 = 1,092.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.97x = 3,485.97 × 1,092.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.97x = 3,807,568.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,807,568.16/2,323.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.39

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