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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.99, 3,487.87 and 1,092.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.99, 3,487.87 and 1,092.36 is: 1,638.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.99 : 3,487.87 = 1,092.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.99/3,487.87 = 1,092.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.99x = 3,487.87 × 1,092.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.99x = 3,810,009.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,009.67/2,325.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.02

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