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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.18, 3,486.80 and 1,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.18, 3,486.80 and 1,092.60 is: 1,637.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.18 : 3,486.80 = 1,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.18/3,486.80 = 1,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.18x = 3,486.80 × 1,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.18x = 3,809,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809,677.68/2,326.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.74

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