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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.16, 3,493.80 and 1,095.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.16, 3,493.80 and 1,095.88 is: 1,642.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.16 : 3,493.80 = 1,095.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.16/3,493.80 = 1,095.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.16x = 3,493.80 × 1,095.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.16x = 3,828,785.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,785.54/2,331.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.44

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