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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.93, 3,232.31 and 1,595.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.93, 3,232.31 and 1,595.70 is: 2,201.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.93 : 3,232.31 = 1,595.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.93/3,232.31 = 1,595.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.93x = 3,232.31 × 1,595.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.93x = 5,157,789.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,157,789.09/2,342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.43

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