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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.60, 3,486.72 and 1,091.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.60, 3,486.72 and 1,091.72 is: 1,637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.60 : 3,486.72 = 1,091.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.60/3,486.72 = 1,091.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.60x = 3,486.72 × 1,091.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.60x = 3,806,521.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,521.96/2,324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.50

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