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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.85, 3,483.36 and 1,544.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.85, 3,483.36 and 1,544.15 is: 2,311.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.85 : 3,483.36 = 1,544.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.85/3,483.36 = 1,544.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.85x = 3,483.36 × 1,544.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.85x = 5,378,830.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,378,830.34/2,326.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.64

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