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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.80, 3,489.59 and 1,093.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.80, 3,489.59 and 1,093.98 is: 1,640.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.80 : 3,489.59 = 1,093.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.80/3,489.59 = 1,093.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.80x = 3,489.59 × 1,093.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.80x = 3,817,518.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,817,518.75/2,326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.68

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