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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.81, 3,483.86 and 1,089.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.81, 3,483.86 and 1,089.32 is: 1,634.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.81 : 3,483.86 = 1,089.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.81/3,483.86 = 1,089.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.81x = 3,483.86 × 1,089.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.81x = 3,795,051.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,051.03/2,321.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.52

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