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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.51, 3,499.70 and 1,033.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.51, 3,499.70 and 1,033.89 is: 1,551.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.51 : 3,499.70 = 1,033.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.51/3,499.70 = 1,033.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.51x = 3,499.70 × 1,033.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.51x = 3,618,299.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,299.66/2,331.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.91

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