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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.13, 3,485.74 and 1,152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.13, 3,485.74 and 1,152.91 is: 1,729.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.13 : 3,485.74 = 1,152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.13/3,485.74 = 1,152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.13x = 3,485.74 × 1,152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.13x = 4,018,744.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,744.50/2,324.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.14

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