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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.51, 3,232.38 and 1,458.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.51, 3,232.38 and 1,458.73 is: 2,011.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.51 : 3,232.38 = 1,458.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.51/3,232.38 = 1,458.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.51x = 3,232.38 × 1,458.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.51x = 4,715,169.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,169.68/2,344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.15

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