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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.20, 3,486.33 and 1,090.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.20, 3,486.33 and 1,090.89 is: 1,634.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.20 : 3,486.33 = 1,090.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.20/3,486.33 = 1,090.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.20x = 3,486.33 × 1,090.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.20x = 3,803,202.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,202.53/2,326.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.94

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