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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.60, 3,498.24 and 1,032.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.60, 3,498.24 and 1,032.88 is: 1,549.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.60 : 3,498.24 = 1,032.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.60/3,498.24 = 1,032.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.60x = 3,498.24 × 1,032.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.60x = 3,613,262.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,613,262.13/2,331.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.69

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