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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.69, 3,482.38 and 1,089.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.69, 3,482.38 and 1,089.37 is: 1,633.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.69 : 3,482.38 = 1,089.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.69/3,482.38 = 1,089.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.69x = 3,482.38 × 1,089.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.69x = 3,793,600.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,600.30/2,321.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.98

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