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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.04, 3,482.16 and 1,088.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.04, 3,482.16 and 1,088.22 is: 1,632.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.04 : 3,482.16 = 1,088.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.04/3,482.16 = 1,088.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.04x = 3,482.16 × 1,088.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.04x = 3,789,356.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,356.16/2,321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.61

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