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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328, 3,490.86 and 1,094.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328, 3,490.86 and 1,094.37 is: 1,641.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328 : 3,490.86 = 1,094.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328/3,490.86 = 1,094.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328x = 3,490.86 × 1,094.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328x = 3,820,292.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,292.46/2,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.02

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