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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.13, 3,232.71 and 1,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.13, 3,232.71 and 1,458.20 is: 2,011.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.13 : 3,232.71 = 1,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.13/3,232.71 = 1,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.13x = 3,232.71 × 1,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.13x = 4,713,945.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713,945.80/2,343.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.82

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