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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.16, 3,486.60 and 1,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.16, 3,486.60 and 1,092.40 is: 1,637.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.16 : 3,486.60 = 1,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.16/3,486.60 = 1,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.16x = 3,486.60 × 1,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.16x = 3,808,761.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,761.84/2,326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.36

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