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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.85, 3,487.73 and 1,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.85, 3,487.73 and 1,008.60 is: 1,513.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.85 : 3,487.73 = 1,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.85/3,487.73 = 1,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.85x = 3,487.73 × 1,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.85x = 3,517,719.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,719.44/2,324.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.10

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