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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.30, 2,015.40 and 1,184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.30, 2,015.40 and 1,184.30 is: 1,772.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.30 : 2,015.40 = 1,184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.30/2,015.40 = 1,184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.30x = 2,015.40 × 1,184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.30x = 2,386,838.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386,838.22/1,346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.89

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