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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.44, 3,235.26 and 1,349.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.44, 3,235.26 and 1,349.73 is: 1,862.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.44 : 3,235.26 = 1,349.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.44/3,235.26 = 1,349.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.44x = 3,235.26 × 1,349.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.44x = 4,366,727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,727.48/2,344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.59

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