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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.23, 3,226.46 and 1,676.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.23, 3,226.46 and 1,676.93 is: 2,310.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.23 : 3,226.46 = 1,676.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.23/3,226.46 = 1,676.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.23x = 3,226.46 × 1,676.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.23x = 5,410,559.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,410,559.83/2,341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.99

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