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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.12, 3,495.64 and 1,014.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.12, 3,495.64 and 1,014.04 is: 1,520.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.12 : 3,495.64 = 1,014.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.12/3,495.64 = 1,014.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.12x = 3,495.64 × 1,014.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.12x = 3,544,718.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,718.79/2,331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.61

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