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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.16, 3,490.80 and 1,093.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.16, 3,490.80 and 1,093.88 is: 1,639.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.16 : 3,490.80 = 1,093.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.16/3,490.80 = 1,093.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.16x = 3,490.80 × 1,093.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.16x = 3,818,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,516.30/2,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.44

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