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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.60, 3,480.06 and 1,022.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.60, 3,480.06 and 1,022.84 is: 1,533.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.60 : 3,480.06 = 1,022.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.60/3,480.06 = 1,022.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.60x = 3,480.06 × 1,022.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.60x = 3,559,544.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,544.57/2,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.23

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