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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.57, 3,232.03 and 1,334.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.57, 3,232.03 and 1,334.21 is: 1,840.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.57 : 3,232.03 = 1,334.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.57/3,232.03 = 1,334.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.57x = 3,232.03 × 1,334.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.57x = 4,312,211.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,312,211.49/2,342.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.80

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