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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.95, 3,232.55 and 1,334.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.95, 3,232.55 and 1,334.59 is: 1,841.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.95 : 3,232.55 = 1,334.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.95/3,232.55 = 1,334.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.95x = 3,232.55 × 1,334.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.95x = 4,314,114.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,114.15/2,342.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.32

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