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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.58, 3,493.54 and 1,291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.58, 3,493.54 and 1,291.06 is: 1,935.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.58 : 3,493.54 = 1,291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.58/3,493.54 = 1,291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.58x = 3,493.54 × 1,291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.58x = 4,510,369.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,369.75/2,330.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.30

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