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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.61, 3,516.99 and 1,027.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.61, 3,516.99 and 1,027.69 is: 1,541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.61 : 3,516.99 = 1,027.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.61/3,516.99 = 1,027.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.61x = 3,516.99 × 1,027.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.61x = 3,614,362.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614,362.81/2,344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.56

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