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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.20, 3,490.83 and 1,093.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.20, 3,490.83 and 1,093.89 is: 1,639.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.20 : 3,490.83 = 1,093.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.20/3,490.83 = 1,093.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.20x = 3,490.83 × 1,093.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.20x = 3,818,584.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818,584.03/2,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.44

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