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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.05, 3,233.52 and 1,459.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.05, 3,233.52 and 1,459.15 is: 2,014.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.05 : 3,233.52 = 1,459.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.05/3,233.52 = 1,459.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.05x = 3,233.52 × 1,459.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.05x = 4,718,182.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,718,182.62/2,342.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.55

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