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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.28, 3,235.25 and 1,349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.28, 3,235.25 and 1,349.54 is: 1,862.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.28 : 3,235.25 = 1,349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.28/3,235.25 = 1,349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.28x = 3,235.25 × 1,349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.28x = 4,366,099.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,099.29/2,344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.45

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