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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.49, 3,233.95 and 1,349.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.49, 3,233.95 and 1,349.31 is: 1,862.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.49 : 3,233.95 = 1,349.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.49/3,233.95 = 1,349.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.49x = 3,233.95 × 1,349.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.49x = 4,363,609.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,609.83/2,343.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.02

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