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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.35, 3,491.42 and 1,232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.35, 3,491.42 and 1,232.30 is: 1,846.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.35 : 3,491.42 = 1,232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.35/3,491.42 = 1,232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.35x = 3,491.42 × 1,232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.35x = 4,302,476.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,476.87/2,330.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.28

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