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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.77, 3,231.96 and 1,347.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.77, 3,231.96 and 1,347.02 is: 1,859.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.77 : 3,231.96 = 1,347.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.77/3,231.96 = 1,347.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.77x = 3,231.96 × 1,347.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.77x = 4,353,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353,514.76/2,341.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.07

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