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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.60, 3,487.84 and 1,027.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.60, 3,487.84 and 1,027.04 is: 1,539.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.60 : 3,487.84 = 1,027.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.60/3,487.84 = 1,027.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.60x = 3,487.84 × 1,027.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.60x = 3,582,151.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,151.19/2,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.65

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