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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.34, 3,486.51 and 2,253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.34, 3,486.51 and 2,253.06 is: 3,379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.34 : 3,486.51 = 2,253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.34/3,486.51 = 2,253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.34x = 3,486.51 × 2,253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.34x = 7,855,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,855,316.22/2,324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.59

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