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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.69, 3,485.38 and 1,091.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.69, 3,485.38 and 1,091.37 is: 1,636.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.69 : 3,485.38 = 1,091.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.69/3,485.38 = 1,091.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.69x = 3,485.38 × 1,091.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.69x = 3,803,839.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,839.17/2,323.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.98

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