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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.40, 3,491.16 and 1,096.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.40, 3,491.16 and 1,096.08 is: 1,643.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.40 : 3,491.16 = 1,096.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.40/3,491.16 = 1,096.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.40x = 3,491.16 × 1,096.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.40x = 3,826,590.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,826,590.65/2,328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.44

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