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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.32, 3,491.04 and 1,302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.32, 3,491.04 and 1,302.08 is: 1,952.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.32 : 3,491.04 = 1,302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.32/3,491.04 = 1,302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.32x = 3,491.04 × 1,302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.32x = 4,545,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,545,613.36/2,328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.31

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