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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.50, 3,491.40 and 1,095.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.50, 3,491.40 and 1,095.27 is: 1,641.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.50 : 3,491.40 = 1,095.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.50/3,491.40 = 1,095.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.50x = 3,491.40 × 1,095.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.50x = 3,824,025.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,025.68/2,329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.57

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