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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.32, 3,492.72 and 1,354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.32, 3,492.72 and 1,354.32 is: 2,033.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.32 : 3,492.72 = 1,354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.32/3,492.72 = 1,354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.32x = 3,492.72 × 1,354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.32x = 4,730,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730,260.55/2,326.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.37

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