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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.09, 3,520.31 and 1,423.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.09, 3,520.31 and 1,423.95 is: 2,136.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.09 : 3,520.31 = 1,423.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.09/3,520.31 = 1,423.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.09x = 3,520.31 × 1,423.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.09x = 5,012,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,012,738.30/2,346.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.64

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