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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.79, 3,495.70 and 1,032.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.79, 3,495.70 and 1,032.55 is: 1,547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.79 : 3,495.70 = 1,032.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.79/3,495.70 = 1,032.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.79x = 3,495.70 × 1,032.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.79x = 3,609,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,485.04/2,331.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.95

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