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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.32, 3,490.02 and 1,027.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.32, 3,490.02 and 1,027.08 is: 1,540.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.32 : 3,490.02 = 1,027.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.32/3,490.02 = 1,027.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.32x = 3,490.02 × 1,027.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.32x = 3,584,529.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,529.74/2,326.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.86

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