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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.88, 3,495.60 and 1,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.88, 3,495.60 and 1,032 is: 1,547.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.88 : 3,495.60 = 1,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.88/3,495.60 = 1,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.88x = 3,495.60 × 1,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.88x = 3,607,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,459.20/2,330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.68

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