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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.30, 3,478.95 and 1,087.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.30, 3,478.95 and 1,087.57 is: 1,631.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.30 : 3,478.95 = 1,087.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.30/3,478.95 = 1,087.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.30x = 3,478.95 × 1,087.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.30x = 3,783,601.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,783,601.65/2,319.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.36

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