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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.48, 3,484.96 and 1,154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.48, 3,484.96 and 1,154.96 is: 1,731.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.48 : 3,484.96 = 1,154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.48/3,484.96 = 1,154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.48x = 3,484.96 × 1,154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.48x = 4,024,989.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,989.40/2,324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.57

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