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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.07, 3,491.81 and 1,029.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.07, 3,491.81 and 1,029.45 is: 1,544.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.07 : 3,491.81 = 1,029.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.07/3,491.81 = 1,029.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.07x = 3,491.81 × 1,029.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.07x = 3,594,638.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,638.66/2,327.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.71

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