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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.71, 3,486.25 and 1,074.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.71, 3,486.25 and 1,074.79 is: 1,611.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.71 : 3,486.25 = 1,074.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.71/3,486.25 = 1,074.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.71x = 3,486.25 × 1,074.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.71x = 3,746,986.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,986.64/2,324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.81

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