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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.24, 3,491.79 and 1,094.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.24, 3,491.79 and 1,094.86 is: 1,643.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.24 : 3,491.79 = 1,094.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.24/3,491.79 = 1,094.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.24x = 3,491.79 × 1,094.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.24x = 3,823,021.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,823,021.20/2,326.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.43

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