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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.58, 3,232.68 and 1,711.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.58, 3,232.68 and 1,711.48 is: 2,362.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.58 : 3,232.68 = 1,711.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.58/3,232.68 = 1,711.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.58x = 3,232.68 × 1,711.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.58x = 5,532,667.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,532,667.17/2,341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,362.79

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