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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.18, 3,487.58 and 1,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.18, 3,487.58 and 1,092.96 is: 1,638.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.18 : 3,487.58 = 1,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.18/3,487.58 = 1,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.18x = 3,487.58 × 1,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.18x = 3,811,785.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,785.44/2,326.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.65

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