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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.11, 3,480.62 and 1,088.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.11, 3,480.62 and 1,088.52 is: 1,631.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.11 : 3,480.62 = 1,088.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.11/3,480.62 = 1,088.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.11x = 3,480.62 × 1,088.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.11x = 3,788,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,719.04/2,322.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.59

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