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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.08, 3,494.80 and 1,031.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.08, 3,494.80 and 1,031.46 is: 1,547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.08 : 3,494.80 = 1,031.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.08/3,494.80 = 1,031.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.08x = 3,494.80 × 1,031.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.08x = 3,604,746.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,746.41/2,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.71

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