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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.89, 3,487.24 and 2,017.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.89, 3,487.24 and 2,017.29 is: 3,023.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.89 : 3,487.24 = 2,017.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.89/3,487.24 = 2,017.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.89x = 3,487.24 × 2,017.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.89x = 7,034,774.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,034,774.38/2,326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.25

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