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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.38, 3,232.08 and 1,446.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.38, 3,232.08 and 1,446.62 is: 1,996.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.38 : 3,232.08 = 1,446.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.38/3,232.08 = 1,446.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.38x = 3,232.08 × 1,446.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.38x = 4,675,591.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,591.57/2,342.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.09

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