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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.44, 3,231.29 and 1,346.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.44, 3,231.29 and 1,346.86 is: 1,858.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.44 : 3,231.29 = 1,346.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.44/3,231.29 = 1,346.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.44x = 3,231.29 × 1,346.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.44x = 4,352,102.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352,102.66/2,341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.73

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