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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.56, 3,499.52 and 1,015.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.56, 3,499.52 and 1,015.52 is: 1,523.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.56 : 3,499.52 = 1,015.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.56/3,499.52 = 1,015.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.56x = 3,499.52 × 1,015.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.56x = 3,553,832.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553,832.55/2,332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.58

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