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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.64, 3,496.08 and 1,032.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.64, 3,496.08 and 1,032.64 is: 1,547.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.64 : 3,496.08 = 1,032.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.64/3,496.08 = 1,032.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.64x = 3,496.08 × 1,032.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.64x = 3,610,192.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,192.05/2,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.69

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