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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.93, 3,232.23 and 1,781.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.93, 3,232.23 and 1,781.50 is: 2,458.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.93 : 3,232.23 = 1,781.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.93/3,232.23 = 1,781.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.93x = 3,232.23 × 1,781.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.93x = 5,758,217.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,758,217.75/2,341.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,458.75

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