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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.21, 3,487.32 and 1,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.21, 3,487.32 and 1,093.20 is: 1,639.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.21 : 3,487.32 = 1,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.21/3,487.32 = 1,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.21x = 3,487.32 × 1,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.21x = 3,812,338.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,338.22/2,325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.57

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