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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.06, 3,487.10 and 1,091.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.06, 3,487.10 and 1,091.36 is: 1,637.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.06 : 3,487.10 = 1,091.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.06/3,487.10 = 1,091.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.06x = 3,487.10 × 1,091.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.06x = 3,805,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,658.56/2,324.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.51

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