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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.02, 3,479.07 and 1,087.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.02, 3,479.07 and 1,087.39 is: 1,629.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.02 : 3,479.07 = 1,087.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.02/3,479.07 = 1,087.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.02x = 3,479.07 × 1,087.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.02x = 3,783,105.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,783,105.93/2,321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.93

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