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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.06, 3,481.65 and 1,004.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.06, 3,481.65 and 1,004.54 is: 1,506.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.06 : 3,481.65 = 1,004.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.06/3,481.65 = 1,004.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.06x = 3,481.65 × 1,004.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.06x = 3,497,439.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,439.28/2,321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.83

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