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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.93, 3,230.46 and 1,346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.93, 3,230.46 and 1,346.52 is: 1,858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.93 : 3,230.46 = 1,346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.93/3,230.46 = 1,346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.93x = 3,230.46 × 1,346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.93x = 4,349,879.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,879.00/2,340.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.18

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