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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.04, 3,494.58 and 1,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.04, 3,494.58 and 1,031.80 is: 1,546.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.04 : 3,494.58 = 1,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.04/3,494.58 = 1,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.04x = 3,494.58 × 1,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.04x = 3,605,707.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,707.64/2,331.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.82

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