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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.44, 3,512.56 and 1,042.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.44, 3,512.56 and 1,042.88 is: 1,564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.44 : 3,512.56 = 1,042.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.44/3,512.56 = 1,042.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.44x = 3,512.56 × 1,042.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.44x = 3,663,178.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,178.57/2,341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.50

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