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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.22, 3,233.62 and 1,348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.22, 3,233.62 and 1,348.49 is: 1,860.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.22 : 3,233.62 = 1,348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.22/3,233.62 = 1,348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.22x = 3,233.62 × 1,348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.22x = 4,360,508.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360,508.95/2,343.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.91

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