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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.81, 3,478.05 and 1,086.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.81, 3,478.05 and 1,086.54 is: 1,629.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.81 : 3,478.05 = 1,086.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.81/3,478.05 = 1,086.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.81x = 3,478.05 × 1,086.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.81x = 3,779,040.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,040.45/2,319.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.03

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