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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.97, 3,485.45 and 1,092.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.97, 3,485.45 and 1,092.53 is: 1,636.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.97 : 3,485.45 = 1,092.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.97/3,485.45 = 1,092.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.97x = 3,485.45 × 1,092.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.97x = 3,807,953.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,807,953.23/2,326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.44

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