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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.04, 3,482.46 and 1,021.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.04, 3,482.46 and 1,021.59 is: 1,532.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.04 : 3,482.46 = 1,021.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.04/3,482.46 = 1,021.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.04x = 3,482.46 × 1,021.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.04x = 3,557,646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,646.31/2,321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.78

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