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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.94, 3,489.48 and 1,028.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.94, 3,489.48 and 1,028.70 is: 1,541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.94 : 3,489.48 = 1,028.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.94/3,489.48 = 1,028.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.94x = 3,489.48 × 1,028.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.94x = 3,589,628.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,628.08/2,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.98

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