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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.76, 3,233.16 and 1,348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.76, 3,233.16 and 1,348.08 is: 1,860.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.76 : 3,233.16 = 1,348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.76/3,233.16 = 1,348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.76x = 3,233.16 × 1,348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.76x = 4,358,558.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,558.33/2,342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.44

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