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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.93, 3,489.08 and 1,448.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.93, 3,489.08 and 1,448.73 is: 2,174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.93 : 3,489.08 = 1,448.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.93/3,489.08 = 1,448.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.93x = 3,489.08 × 1,448.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.93x = 5,054,727.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,054,727.62/2,324.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,174.15

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