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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.52, 3,231.61 and 1,346.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.52, 3,231.61 and 1,346.77 is: 1,858.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.52 : 3,231.61 = 1,346.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.52/3,231.61 = 1,346.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.52x = 3,231.61 × 1,346.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.52x = 4,352,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352,223.95/2,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.72

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