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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.10, 3,510.36 and 1,091.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.10, 3,510.36 and 1,091.01 is: 1,635.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.10 : 3,510.36 = 1,091.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.10/3,510.36 = 1,091.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.10x = 3,510.36 × 1,091.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.10x = 3,829,837.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,829,837.86/2,342.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.22

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