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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.94, 3,486.30 and 1,351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.94, 3,486.30 and 1,351.32 is: 2,026.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.94 : 3,486.30 = 1,351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.94/3,486.30 = 1,351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.94x = 3,486.30 × 1,351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.94x = 4,711,106.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,711,106.92/2,324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.33

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