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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.29, 3,496.45 and 1,033.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.29, 3,496.45 and 1,033.05 is: 1,548.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.29 : 3,496.45 = 1,033.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.29/3,496.45 = 1,033.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.29x = 3,496.45 × 1,033.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.29x = 3,612,007.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,007.67/2,332.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.70

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