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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.52, 3,231.60 and 1,410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.52, 3,231.60 and 1,410.24 is: 1,946.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.52 : 3,231.60 = 1,410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.52/3,231.60 = 1,410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.52x = 3,231.60 × 1,410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.52x = 4,557,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,331.58/2,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.31

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