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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.76, 3,488.32 and 1,545.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.76, 3,488.32 and 1,545.29 is: 2,318.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.76 : 3,488.32 = 1,545.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.76/3,488.32 = 1,545.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.76x = 3,488.32 × 1,545.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.76x = 5,390,463.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,390,463.58/2,324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.72

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