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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.21, 3,498.18 and 1,032.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.21, 3,498.18 and 1,032.66 is: 1,549.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.21 : 3,498.18 = 1,032.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.21/3,498.18 = 1,032.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.21x = 3,498.18 × 1,032.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.21x = 3,612,430.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,430.56/2,331.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.59

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