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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.16, 3,486.39 and 1,025.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.16, 3,486.39 and 1,025.63 is: 1,538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.16 : 3,486.39 = 1,025.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.16/3,486.39 = 1,025.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.16x = 3,486.39 × 1,025.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.16x = 3,575,728.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,728.74/2,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.50

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