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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.32, 3,480.96 and 1,021.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.32, 3,480.96 and 1,021.08 is: 1,531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.32 : 3,480.96 = 1,021.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.32/3,480.96 = 1,021.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.32x = 3,480.96 × 1,021.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.32x = 3,554,338.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,338.64/2,320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.83

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