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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.84, 3,232.76 and 1,347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.84, 3,232.76 and 1,347.96 is: 1,859.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.84 : 3,232.76 = 1,347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.84/3,232.76 = 1,347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.84x = 3,232.76 × 1,347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.84x = 4,357,631.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,631.17/2,342.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.98

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