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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.86, 3,232.43 and 1,397.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.86, 3,232.43 and 1,397.36 is: 1,928.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.86 : 3,232.43 = 1,397.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.86/3,232.43 = 1,397.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.86x = 3,232.43 × 1,397.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.86x = 4,516,845.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,845.24/2,341.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.74

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