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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.88, 3,232.68 and 1,348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.88, 3,232.68 and 1,348.08 is: 1,860.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.88 : 3,232.68 = 1,348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.88/3,232.68 = 1,348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.88x = 3,232.68 × 1,348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.88x = 4,357,911.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,911.25/2,342.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.07

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