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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.84, 3,230.70 and 1,346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.84, 3,230.70 and 1,346.92 is: 1,858.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.84 : 3,230.70 = 1,346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.84/3,230.70 = 1,346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.84x = 3,230.70 × 1,346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.84x = 4,351,494.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,494.44/2,341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.15

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