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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.38, 3,513.74 and 1,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.38, 3,513.74 and 1,026.60 is: 1,539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.38 : 3,513.74 = 1,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.38/3,513.74 = 1,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.38x = 3,513.74 × 1,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.38x = 3,607,205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,205.48/2,343.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.32

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