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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.61, 3,235.92 and 1,460.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.61, 3,235.92 and 1,460.70 is: 2,015.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.61 : 3,235.92 = 1,460.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.61/3,235.92 = 1,460.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.61x = 3,235.92 × 1,460.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.61x = 4,726,702.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,702.87/2,344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.98

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