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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.68, 3,485.32 and 1,091.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.68, 3,485.32 and 1,091.46 is: 1,636.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.68 : 3,485.32 = 1,091.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.68/3,485.32 = 1,091.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.68x = 3,485.32 × 1,091.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.68x = 3,804,087.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,087.37/2,324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.39

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