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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.99, 3,231.93 and 1,347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.99, 3,231.93 and 1,347.46 is: 1,859.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.99 : 3,231.93 = 1,347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.99/3,231.93 = 1,347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.99x = 3,231.93 × 1,347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.99x = 4,354,896.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,896.40/2,341.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.49

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