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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.36, 3,486.98 and 1,025.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.36, 3,486.98 and 1,025.84 is: 1,538.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.36 : 3,486.98 = 1,025.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.36/3,486.98 = 1,025.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.36x = 3,486.98 × 1,025.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.36x = 3,577,068.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,068.69/2,324.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.95

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