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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.91, 3,487.82 and 1,093.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.91, 3,487.82 and 1,093.71 is: 1,640.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.91 : 3,487.82 = 1,093.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.91/3,487.82 = 1,093.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.91x = 3,487.82 × 1,093.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.91x = 3,814,658.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,658.14/2,324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.78

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