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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.39, 3,235.62 and 2,031.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.39, 3,235.62 and 2,031.51 is: 2,801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.39 : 3,235.62 = 2,031.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.39/3,235.62 = 2,031.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.39x = 3,235.62 × 2,031.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.39x = 6,573,194.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,573,194.39/2,346.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.41

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