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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.02, 3,492.57 and 1,029.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.02, 3,492.57 and 1,029.86 is: 1,545.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.02 : 3,492.57 = 1,029.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.02/3,492.57 = 1,029.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.02x = 3,492.57 × 1,029.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.02x = 3,596,852.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,852.99/2,328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.03

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