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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.44, 3,516.13 and 1,026.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.44, 3,516.13 and 1,026.51 is: 1,540.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.44 : 3,516.13 = 1,026.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.44/3,516.13 = 1,026.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.44x = 3,516.13 × 1,026.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.44x = 3,609,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,324.93/2,343.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.18

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