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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.52, 3,232.59 and 1,348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.52, 3,232.59 and 1,348.12 is: 1,860.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.52 : 3,232.59 = 1,348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.52/3,232.59 = 1,348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.52x = 3,232.59 × 1,348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.52x = 4,357,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,912.49/2,342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.35

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