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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.41, 3,235.82 and 1,349.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.41, 3,235.82 and 1,349.87 is: 1,863.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.41 : 3,235.82 = 1,349.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.41/3,235.82 = 1,349.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.41x = 3,235.82 × 1,349.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.41x = 4,367,913.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,913.41/2,344.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.12

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