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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.40, 3,473.70 and 1,341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.40, 3,473.70 and 1,341.40 is: 2,014.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.40 : 3,473.70 = 1,341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.40/3,473.70 = 1,341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.40x = 3,473.70 × 1,341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.40x = 4,659,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,621.18/2,313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.19

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