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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.09, 3,232.13 and 1,458.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.09, 3,232.13 and 1,458.21 is: 2,011.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.09 : 3,232.13 = 1,458.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.09/3,232.13 = 1,458.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.09x = 3,232.13 × 1,458.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.09x = 4,713,117.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713,117.00/2,343.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.50

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