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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.55, 3,230.77 and 1,671.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.55, 3,230.77 and 1,671.69 is: 2,304.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.55 : 3,230.77 = 1,671.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.55/3,230.77 = 1,671.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.55x = 3,230.77 × 1,671.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.55x = 5,400,845.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,400,845.90/2,343.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.56

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