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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.82, 3,481.06 and 1,088.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.82, 3,481.06 and 1,088.51 is: 1,632.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.82 : 3,481.06 = 1,088.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.82/3,481.06 = 1,088.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.82x = 3,481.06 × 1,088.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.82x = 3,789,148.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,148.49/2,320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.68

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