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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.08, 3,520.10 and 1,029.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.08, 3,520.10 and 1,029.15 is: 1,544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.08 : 3,520.10 = 1,029.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.08/3,520.10 = 1,029.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.08x = 3,520.10 × 1,029.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.08x = 3,622,725.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,725.14/2,346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.16

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