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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.94, 3,485.73 and 1,091.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.94, 3,485.73 and 1,091.68 is: 1,636.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.94 : 3,485.73 = 1,091.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.94/3,485.73 = 1,091.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.94x = 3,485.73 × 1,091.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.94x = 3,805,297.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,805,297.11/2,324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.73

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