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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.76, 3,498.06 and 1,032.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.76, 3,498.06 and 1,032.44 is: 1,548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.76 : 3,498.06 = 1,032.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.76/3,498.06 = 1,032.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.76x = 3,498.06 × 1,032.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.76x = 3,611,537.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,537.07/2,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.18

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