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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.69, 3,479.38 and 1,087.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.69, 3,479.38 and 1,087.37 is: 1,630.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.69 : 3,479.38 = 1,087.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.69/3,479.38 = 1,087.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.69x = 3,479.38 × 1,087.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.69x = 3,783,379.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,783,379.41/2,319.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.98

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