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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.08, 3,484.70 and 1,347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.08, 3,484.70 and 1,347.88 is: 2,023.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.08 : 3,484.70 = 1,347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.08/3,484.70 = 1,347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.08x = 3,484.70 × 1,347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.08x = 4,696,943.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,696,943.38/2,321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.61

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