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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.86, 3,493.87 and 1,030.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.86, 3,493.87 and 1,030.42 is: 1,545.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.86 : 3,493.87 = 1,030.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.86/3,493.87 = 1,030.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.86x = 3,493.87 × 1,030.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.86x = 3,600,153.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,153.53/2,329.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.22

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