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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.56, 3,231.96 and 1,346.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.56, 3,231.96 and 1,346.94 is: 1,859.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.56 : 3,231.96 = 1,346.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.56/3,231.96 = 1,346.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.56x = 3,231.96 × 1,346.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.56x = 4,353,256.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353,256.20/2,341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.13

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