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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.38, 3,489.57 and 1,027.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.38, 3,489.57 and 1,027.59 is: 1,541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.38 : 3,489.57 = 1,027.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.38/3,489.57 = 1,027.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.38x = 3,489.57 × 1,027.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.38x = 3,585,847.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,847.24/2,326.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.39

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