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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.79, 3,497.20 and 1,033.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.79, 3,497.20 and 1,033.55 is: 1,549.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.79 : 3,497.20 = 1,033.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.79/3,497.20 = 1,033.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.79x = 3,497.20 × 1,033.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.79x = 3,614,531.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614,531.06/2,332.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.45

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