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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.98, 3,514.68 and 1,043.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.98, 3,514.68 and 1,043.10 is: 1,565.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.98 : 3,514.68 = 1,043.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.98/3,514.68 = 1,043.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.98x = 3,514.68 × 1,043.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.98x = 3,666,162.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,162.71/2,341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.41

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