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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.20, 3,498.81 and 1,016.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.20, 3,498.81 and 1,016.16 is: 1,524.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.20 : 3,498.81 = 1,016.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.20/3,498.81 = 1,016.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.20x = 3,498.81 × 1,016.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.20x = 3,555,350.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,350.77/2,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.46

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