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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.95, 3,494.93 and 1,096.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.95, 3,494.93 and 1,096.46 is: 1,644.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.95 : 3,494.93 = 1,096.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.95/3,494.93 = 1,096.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.95x = 3,494.93 × 1,096.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.95x = 3,832,027.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,027.99/2,329.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.68

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