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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.32, 3,483.37 and 1,088.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.32, 3,483.37 and 1,088.98 is: 1,631.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.32 : 3,483.37 = 1,088.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.32/3,483.37 = 1,088.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.32x = 3,483.37 × 1,088.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.32x = 3,793,323.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,323.02/2,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.31

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