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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.36, 3,230.58 and 1,396.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.36, 3,230.58 and 1,396.90 is: 1,927.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.36 : 3,230.58 = 1,396.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.36/3,230.58 = 1,396.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.36x = 3,230.58 × 1,396.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.36x = 4,512,797.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512,797.20/2,341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.43

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