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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.46, 3,231.29 and 1,346.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.46, 3,231.29 and 1,346.99 is: 1,858.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.46 : 3,231.29 = 1,346.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.46/3,231.29 = 1,346.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.46x = 3,231.29 × 1,346.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.46x = 4,352,502.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352,502.53/2,341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.88

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