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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.42, 3,482.64 and 1,345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.42, 3,482.64 and 1,345.18 is: 2,018.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.42 : 3,482.64 = 1,345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.42/3,482.64 = 1,345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.42x = 3,482.64 × 1,345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.42x = 4,684,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684,777.68/2,320.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.94

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