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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.59, 3,232.79 and 1,347.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.59, 3,232.79 and 1,347.93 is: 1,860.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.59 : 3,232.79 = 1,347.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.59/3,232.79 = 1,347.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.59x = 3,232.79 × 1,347.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.59x = 4,357,574.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,574.62/2,342.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.15

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