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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.92, 3,230.79 and 1,346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.92, 3,230.79 and 1,346.18 is: 1,857.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.92 : 3,230.79 = 1,346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.92/3,230.79 = 1,346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.92x = 3,230.79 × 1,346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.92x = 4,349,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,224.88/2,340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.91

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