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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.45, 3,231.30 and 1,346.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.45, 3,231.30 and 1,346.73 is: 1,858.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.45 : 3,231.30 = 1,346.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.45/3,231.30 = 1,346.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.45x = 3,231.30 × 1,346.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.45x = 4,351,674.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,674.95/2,341.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.54

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