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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.23, 3,495.78 and 1,081.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.23, 3,495.78 and 1,081.54 is: 1,621.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.23 : 3,495.78 = 1,081.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.23/3,495.78 = 1,081.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.23x = 3,495.78 × 1,081.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.23x = 3,780,828.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,780,828.40/2,332.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.12

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