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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.48, 3,509.52 and 1,109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.48, 3,509.52 and 1,109.20 is: 1,662.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.48 : 3,509.52 = 1,109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.48/3,509.52 = 1,109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.48x = 3,509.52 × 1,109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.48x = 3,892,759.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892,759.58/2,341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.52

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