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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.14, 3,486.26 and 1,092.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.14, 3,486.26 and 1,092.02 is: 1,637.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.14 : 3,486.26 = 1,092.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.14/3,486.26 = 1,092.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.14x = 3,486.26 × 1,092.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.14x = 3,807,065.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,807,065.65/2,325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.35

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