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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.66, 3,486.87 and 1,026.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.66, 3,486.87 and 1,026.96 is: 1,539.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.66 : 3,486.87 = 1,026.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.66/3,486.87 = 1,026.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.66x = 3,486.87 × 1,026.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.66x = 3,580,876.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,876.02/2,325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.72

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