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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.52, 3,489.09 and 1,230.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.52, 3,489.09 and 1,230.29 is: 1,845.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.52 : 3,489.09 = 1,230.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.52/3,489.09 = 1,230.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.52x = 3,489.09 × 1,230.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.52x = 4,292,590.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,590.48/2,326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.07

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