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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.02, 3,480.56 and 1,088.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.02, 3,480.56 and 1,088.40 is: 1,631.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.02 : 3,480.56 = 1,088.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.02/3,480.56 = 1,088.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.02x = 3,480.56 × 1,088.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.02x = 3,788,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,241.50/2,322.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.44

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