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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.23, 3,474.78 and 1,343.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.23, 3,474.78 and 1,343.37 is: 2,011.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.23 : 3,474.78 = 1,343.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.23/3,474.78 = 1,343.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.23x = 3,474.78 × 1,343.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.23x = 4,667,915.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667,915.21/2,320.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.83

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