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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.97, 3,490.49 and 1,862.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.97, 3,490.49 and 1,862.59 is: 2,793.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.97 : 3,490.49 = 1,862.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.97/3,490.49 = 1,862.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.97x = 3,490.49 × 1,862.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.97x = 6,501,347.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,501,347.70/2,326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.92

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