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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.63, 3,509.71 and 1,301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.63, 3,509.71 and 1,301.14 is: 1,950.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.63 : 3,509.71 = 1,301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.63/3,509.71 = 1,301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.63x = 3,509.71 × 1,301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.63x = 4,566,600.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,566,600.02/2,341.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.18

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