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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.50, 3,490.29 and 1,676.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.50, 3,490.29 and 1,676.07 is: 2,514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.50 : 3,490.29 = 1,676.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.50/3,490.29 = 1,676.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.50x = 3,490.29 × 1,676.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.50x = 5,849,970.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,849,970.36/2,326.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.49

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