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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.97, 3,233.57 and 1,348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.97, 3,233.57 and 1,348.52 is: 1,861.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.97 : 3,233.57 = 1,348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.97/3,233.57 = 1,348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.97x = 3,233.57 × 1,348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.97x = 4,360,510.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360,510.91/2,342.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.10

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