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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.58, 3,492.45 and 1,028.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.58, 3,492.45 and 1,028.88 is: 1,543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.58 : 3,492.45 = 1,028.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.58/3,492.45 = 1,028.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.58x = 3,492.45 × 1,028.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.58x = 3,593,311.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,311.96/2,327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.80

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