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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.89, 3,232.86 and 1,348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.89, 3,232.86 and 1,348.03 is: 1,860.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.89 : 3,232.86 = 1,348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.89/3,232.86 = 1,348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.89x = 3,232.86 × 1,348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.89x = 4,357,992.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,992.27/2,342.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.09

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