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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.14, 3,492.76 and 1,031.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.14, 3,492.76 and 1,031.30 is: 1,545.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.14 : 3,492.76 = 1,031.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.14/3,492.76 = 1,031.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.14x = 3,492.76 × 1,031.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.14x = 3,602,083.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,083.39/2,330.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.87

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