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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.64, 3,486.15 and 1,459.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.64, 3,486.15 and 1,459.56 is: 2,188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.64 : 3,486.15 = 1,459.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.64/3,486.15 = 1,459.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.64x = 3,486.15 × 1,459.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.64x = 5,088,245.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,088,245.09/2,324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.83

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