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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.91, 3,479.39 and 1,086.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.91, 3,479.39 and 1,086.98 is: 1,630.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.91 : 3,479.39 = 1,086.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.91/3,479.39 = 1,086.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.91x = 3,479.39 × 1,086.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.91x = 3,782,021.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,782,021.91/2,319.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.25

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