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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.77, 3,517.16 and 1,028.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.77, 3,517.16 and 1,028.93 is: 1,543.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.77 : 3,517.16 = 1,028.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.77/3,517.16 = 1,028.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.77x = 3,517.16 × 1,028.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.77x = 3,618,888.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,888.71/2,344.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.39

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