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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.40, 3,231.68 and 1,504.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.40, 3,231.68 and 1,504.36 is: 2,074.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.40 : 3,231.68 = 1,504.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.40/3,231.68 = 1,504.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.40x = 3,231.68 × 1,504.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.40x = 4,861,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,861,586.44/2,343.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.59

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