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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.18, 3,477.39 and 1,085.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.18, 3,477.39 and 1,085.98 is: 1,627.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.18 : 3,477.39 = 1,085.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.18/3,477.39 = 1,085.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.18x = 3,477.39 × 1,085.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.18x = 3,776,375.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,375.99/2,320.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.62

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