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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.46, 3,480.63 and 1,347.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.46, 3,480.63 and 1,347.51 is: 2,018.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.46 : 3,480.63 = 1,347.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.46/3,480.63 = 1,347.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.46x = 3,480.63 × 1,347.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.46x = 4,690,183.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690,183.73/2,323.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.62

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