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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.82, 3,487.23 and 1,026.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.82, 3,487.23 and 1,026.30 is: 1,539.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.82 : 3,487.23 = 1,026.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.82/3,487.23 = 1,026.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.82x = 3,487.23 × 1,026.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.82x = 3,578,944.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,944.15/2,324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.45

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