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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.97, 3,481.91 and 1,022.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.97, 3,481.91 and 1,022.45 is: 1,533.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.97 : 3,481.91 = 1,022.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.97/3,481.91 = 1,022.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.97x = 3,481.91 × 1,022.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.97x = 3,560,056.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,056.36/2,320.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.87

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