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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.05, 3,487.97 and 901.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.05, 3,487.97 and 901.95 is: 1,352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.05 : 3,487.97 = 901.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.05/3,487.97 = 901.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.05x = 3,487.97 × 901.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.05x = 3,145,979.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,979.88/2,326.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.50

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