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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.40, 3,486.72 and 1,093.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.40, 3,486.72 and 1,093.12 is: 1,639.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.40 : 3,486.72 = 1,093.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.40/3,486.72 = 1,093.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.40x = 3,486.72 × 1,093.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.40x = 3,811,403.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,403.37/2,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.03

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