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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.64, 3,499.08 and 1,034.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.64, 3,499.08 and 1,034.08 is: 1,551.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.64 : 3,499.08 = 1,034.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.64/3,499.08 = 1,034.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.64x = 3,499.08 × 1,034.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.64x = 3,618,328.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,328.65/2,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.17

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