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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.80, 3,487.26 and 1,092.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.80, 3,487.26 and 1,092.79 is: 1,639.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.80 : 3,487.26 = 1,092.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.80/3,487.26 = 1,092.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.80x = 3,487.26 × 1,092.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.80x = 3,810,842.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,842.86/2,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.21

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