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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.20, 3,486.30 and 1,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.20, 3,486.30 and 1,028.20 is: 1,542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.20 : 3,486.30 = 1,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.20/3,486.30 = 1,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.20x = 3,486.30 × 1,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.20x = 3,584,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,613.66/2,324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.30

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