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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.20, 3,491.04 and 1,028.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.20, 3,491.04 and 1,028.16 is: 1,541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.20 : 3,491.04 = 1,028.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.20/3,491.04 = 1,028.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.20x = 3,491.04 × 1,028.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.20x = 3,589,347.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,347.69/2,328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.68

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