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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.42, 3,235.53 and 1,349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.42, 3,235.53 and 1,349.74 is: 1,862.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.42 : 3,235.53 = 1,349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.42/3,235.53 = 1,349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.42x = 3,235.53 × 1,349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.42x = 4,367,124.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,124.26/2,344.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.77

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