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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.06, 3,230.54 and 1,346.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.06, 3,230.54 and 1,346.11 is: 1,857.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.06 : 3,230.54 = 1,346.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.06/3,230.54 = 1,346.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.06x = 3,230.54 × 1,346.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.06x = 4,348,662.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,662.20/2,341.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.56

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