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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.24, 3,491.34 and 1,095.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.24, 3,491.34 and 1,095.88 is: 1,642.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.24 : 3,491.34 = 1,095.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.24/3,491.34 = 1,095.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.24x = 3,491.34 × 1,095.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.24x = 3,826,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,826,089.68/2,329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.63

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