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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.51, 3,486.76 and 1,025.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.51, 3,486.76 and 1,025.72 is: 1,538.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.51 : 3,486.76 = 1,025.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.51/3,486.76 = 1,025.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.51x = 3,486.76 × 1,025.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.51x = 3,576,419.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,419.47/2,324.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.57

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