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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.35, 3,482.43 and 1,226.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.35, 3,482.43 and 1,226.30 is: 1,837.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.35 : 3,482.43 = 1,226.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.35/3,482.43 = 1,226.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.35x = 3,482.43 × 1,226.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.35x = 4,270,481.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,481.90/2,324.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.28

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