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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.94, 3,474.33 and 1,343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.94, 3,474.33 and 1,343.32 is: 2,014.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.94 : 3,474.33 = 1,343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.94/3,474.33 = 1,343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.94x = 3,474.33 × 1,343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.94x = 4,667,136.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667,136.98/2,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.35

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