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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.99, 3,486.38 and 1,091.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.99, 3,486.38 and 1,091.36 is: 1,636.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.99 : 3,486.38 = 1,091.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.99/3,486.38 = 1,091.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.99x = 3,486.38 × 1,091.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.99x = 3,804,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,898.94/2,324.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.52

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