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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.17, 3,486.29 and 1,090.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.17, 3,486.29 and 1,090.86 is: 1,634.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.17 : 3,486.29 = 1,090.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.17/3,486.29 = 1,090.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.17x = 3,486.29 × 1,090.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.17x = 3,803,054.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,054.31/2,326.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.90

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