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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.08, 3,487.49 and 1,091.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.08, 3,487.49 and 1,091.73 is: 1,635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.08 : 3,487.49 = 1,091.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.08/3,487.49 = 1,091.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.08x = 3,487.49 × 1,091.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.08x = 3,807,392.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,807,392.00/2,328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.42

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