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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.38, 3,491.07 and 1,028.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.38, 3,491.07 and 1,028.59 is: 1,542.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.38 : 3,491.07 = 1,028.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.38/3,491.07 = 1,028.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.38x = 3,491.07 × 1,028.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.38x = 3,590,879.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,879.69/2,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.89

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