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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.30, 3,478.80 and 1,087.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.30, 3,478.80 and 1,087.04 is: 1,629.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.30 : 3,478.80 = 1,087.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.30/3,478.80 = 1,087.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.30x = 3,478.80 × 1,087.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.30x = 3,781,594.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,594.75/2,320.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.79

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