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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.72, 3,481.64 and 1,348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.72, 3,481.64 and 1,348.50 is: 2,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.72 : 3,481.64 = 1,348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.72/3,481.64 = 1,348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.72x = 3,481.64 × 1,348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.72x = 4,694,991.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,694,991.54/2,321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.20

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