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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.67, 3,231.83 and 1,346.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.67, 3,231.83 and 1,346.93 is: 1,858.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.67 : 3,231.83 = 1,346.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.67/3,231.83 = 1,346.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.67x = 3,231.83 × 1,346.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.67x = 4,353,033.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353,033.97/2,341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.95

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