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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.78, 3,493.41 and 1,031.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.78, 3,493.41 and 1,031.10 is: 1,546.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.78 : 3,493.41 = 1,031.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.78/3,493.41 = 1,031.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.78x = 3,493.41 × 1,031.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.78x = 3,602,055.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,055.05/2,328.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.76

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