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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.99, 3,492.56 and 1,029.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.99, 3,492.56 and 1,029.55 is: 1,543.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.99 : 3,492.56 = 1,029.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.99/3,492.56 = 1,029.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.99x = 3,492.56 × 1,029.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.99x = 3,595,742.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,742.54/2,328.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.91

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