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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.65, 3,235.28 and 2,318.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.65, 3,235.28 and 2,318.61 is: 3,203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.65 : 3,235.28 = 2,318.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.65/3,235.28 = 2,318.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.65x = 3,235.28 × 2,318.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.65x = 7,501,340.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,501,340.97/2,341.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.44

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