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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.41, 3,521.58 and 1,031.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.41, 3,521.58 and 1,031.99 is: 1,546.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.41 : 3,521.58 = 1,031.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.41/3,521.58 = 1,031.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.41x = 3,521.58 × 1,031.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.41x = 3,634,235.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,235.34/2,349.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.87

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