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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.77, 3,487.44 and 1,026.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.77, 3,487.44 and 1,026.53 is: 1,539.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.77 : 3,487.44 = 1,026.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.77/3,487.44 = 1,026.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.77x = 3,487.44 × 1,026.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.77x = 3,579,961.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,961.78/2,325.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.26

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