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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.72, 3,488.28 and 1,545.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.72, 3,488.28 and 1,545.26 is: 2,318.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.72 : 3,488.28 = 1,545.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.72/3,488.28 = 1,545.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.72x = 3,488.28 × 1,545.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.72x = 5,390,299.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,390,299.55/2,324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.69

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