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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.58, 3,488.10 and 1,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.58, 3,488.10 and 1,092 is: 1,638.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.58 : 3,488.10 = 1,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.58/3,488.10 = 1,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.58x = 3,488.10 × 1,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.58x = 3,809,005.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809,005.20/2,324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.58

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