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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.16, 3,498.56 and 1,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.16, 3,498.56 and 1,033.60 is: 1,550.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.16 : 3,498.56 = 1,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.16/3,498.56 = 1,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.16x = 3,498.56 × 1,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.16x = 3,616,111.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,616,111.62/2,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.54

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