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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.99, 3,482.99 and 1,088.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.99, 3,482.99 and 1,088.54 is: 1,632.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.99 : 3,482.99 = 1,088.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.99/3,482.99 = 1,088.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.99x = 3,482.99 × 1,088.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.99x = 3,791,368.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791,368.22/2,321.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.81

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