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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.02, 3,486.56 and 1,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.02, 3,486.56 and 1,092.40 is: 1,637.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.02 : 3,486.56 = 1,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.02/3,486.56 = 1,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.02x = 3,486.56 × 1,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.02x = 3,808,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,718.14/2,326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.44

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