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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.88, 3,517.56 and 1,028.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.88, 3,517.56 and 1,028.75 is: 1,543.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.88 : 3,517.56 = 1,028.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.88/3,517.56 = 1,028.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.88x = 3,517.56 × 1,028.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.88x = 3,618,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,689.85/2,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.23

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