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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.16, 3,487.89 and 1,026.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.16, 3,487.89 and 1,026.63 is: 1,540.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.16 : 3,487.89 = 1,026.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.16/3,487.89 = 1,026.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.16x = 3,487.89 × 1,026.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.16x = 3,580,772.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,772.51/2,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.01

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