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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.32, 3,483.10 and 1,088.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.32, 3,483.10 and 1,088.53 is: 1,633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.32 : 3,483.10 = 1,088.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.32/3,483.10 = 1,088.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.32x = 3,483.10 × 1,088.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.32x = 3,791,458.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791,458.84/2,321.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.32

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