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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.88, 3,483.54 and 1,347.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.88, 3,483.54 and 1,347.45 is: 2,021.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.88 : 3,483.54 = 1,347.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.88/3,483.54 = 1,347.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.88x = 3,483.54 × 1,347.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.88x = 4,693,895.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693,895.97/2,321.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.59

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