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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.64, 3,481.02 and 1,088.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.64, 3,481.02 and 1,088.52 is: 1,632.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.64 : 3,481.02 = 1,088.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.64/3,481.02 = 1,088.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.64x = 3,481.02 × 1,088.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.64x = 3,789,159.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,159.89/2,321.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.10

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