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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.09, 3,485.37 and 1,954.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.09, 3,485.37 and 1,954.01 is: 2,930.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.09 : 3,485.37 = 1,954.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.09/3,485.37 = 1,954.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.09x = 3,485.37 × 1,954.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.09x = 6,810,447.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,810,447.83/2,324.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.37

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