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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.60, 3,231.82 and 1,398.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.60, 3,231.82 and 1,398.19 is: 1,928.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.60 : 3,231.82 = 1,398.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.60/3,231.82 = 1,398.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.60x = 3,231.82 × 1,398.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.60x = 4,518,698.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,698.41/2,342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.92

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