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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.06, 3,234.56 and 1,349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.06, 3,234.56 and 1,349.14 is: 1,861.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.06 : 3,234.56 = 1,349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.06/3,234.56 = 1,349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.06x = 3,234.56 × 1,349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.06x = 4,363,874.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,874.28/2,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.67

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