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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.49, 3,493.31 and 1,030.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.49, 3,493.31 and 1,030.05 is: 1,544.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.49 : 3,493.31 = 1,030.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.49/3,493.31 = 1,030.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.49x = 3,493.31 × 1,030.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.49x = 3,598,261.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,261.35/2,329.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.66

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