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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.44, 3,488.52 and 1,352.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.44, 3,488.52 and 1,352.88 is: 2,028.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.44 : 3,488.52 = 1,352.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.44/3,488.52 = 1,352.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.44x = 3,488.52 × 1,352.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.44x = 4,719,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,719,548.94/2,326.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.66

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