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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.90, 3,482.84 and 1,090.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.90, 3,482.84 and 1,090.16 is: 1,635.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.90 : 3,482.84 = 1,090.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.90/3,482.84 = 1,090.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.90x = 3,482.84 × 1,090.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.90x = 3,796,852.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,852.85/2,321.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.24

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