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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.27, 3,517.53 and 1,028.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.27, 3,517.53 and 1,028.73 is: 1,542.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.27 : 3,517.53 = 1,028.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.27/3,517.53 = 1,028.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.27x = 3,517.53 × 1,028.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.27x = 3,618,588.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,588.64/2,345.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.93

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