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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.93, 3,466.46 and 1,432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.93, 3,466.46 and 1,432.32 is: 2,145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.93 : 3,466.46 = 1,432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.93/3,466.46 = 1,432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.93x = 3,466.46 × 1,432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.93x = 4,965,070.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,965,070.57/2,313.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.73

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