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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.38, 3,491.46 and 1,030.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.38, 3,491.46 and 1,030.68 is: 1,544.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.38 : 3,491.46 = 1,030.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.38/3,491.46 = 1,030.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.38x = 3,491.46 × 1,030.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.38x = 3,598,577.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,577.99/2,329.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.87

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