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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.95, 3,232.34 and 1,503.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.95, 3,232.34 and 1,503.71 is: 2,075.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.95 : 3,232.34 = 1,503.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.95/3,232.34 = 1,503.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.95x = 3,232.34 × 1,503.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.95x = 4,860,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,514.24/2,341.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.42

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