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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.63, 3,498.05 and 1,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.63, 3,498.05 and 1,032.80 is: 1,549.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.63 : 3,498.05 = 1,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.63/3,498.05 = 1,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.63x = 3,498.05 × 1,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.63x = 3,612,771.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,771.13/2,331.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.46

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