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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.99, 3,511.41 and 1,155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.99, 3,511.41 and 1,155.88 is: 1,733.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.99 : 3,511.41 = 1,155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.99/3,511.41 = 1,155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.99x = 3,511.41 × 1,155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.99x = 4,058,768.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,768.59/2,341.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.04

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