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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.44, 3,480.50 and 1,088.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.44, 3,480.50 and 1,088.13 is: 1,632.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.44 : 3,480.50 = 1,088.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.44/3,480.50 = 1,088.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.44x = 3,480.50 × 1,088.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.44x = 3,787,231.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,231.02/2,320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.12

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