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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.94, 3,481.89 and 1,089.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.94, 3,481.89 and 1,089.70 is: 1,634.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.94 : 3,481.89 = 1,089.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.94/3,481.89 = 1,089.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.94x = 3,481.89 × 1,089.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.94x = 3,794,222.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,794,222.33/2,321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.07

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