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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.66, 3,230.31 and 1,346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.66, 3,230.31 and 1,346.22 is: 1,857.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.66 : 3,230.31 = 1,346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.66/3,230.31 = 1,346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.66x = 3,230.31 × 1,346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.66x = 4,348,707.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,707.93/2,340.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.90

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