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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.32, 3,521.91 and 1,030.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.32, 3,521.91 and 1,030.37 is: 1,545.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.32 : 3,521.91 = 1,030.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.32/3,521.91 = 1,030.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.32x = 3,521.91 × 1,030.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.32x = 3,628,870.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,870.41/2,347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.97

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