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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.10, 3,482.45 and 1,022.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.10, 3,482.45 and 1,022.38 is: 1,533.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.10 : 3,482.45 = 1,022.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.10/3,482.45 = 1,022.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.10x = 3,482.45 × 1,022.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.10x = 3,560,387.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,387.23/2,321.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.92

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