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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.23, 3,517.56 and 1,370.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.23, 3,517.56 and 1,370.03 is: 2,056.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.23 : 3,517.56 = 1,370.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.23/3,517.56 = 1,370.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.23x = 3,517.56 × 1,370.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.23x = 4,819,162.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,819,162.73/2,343.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.63

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