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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.47, 3,235.37 and 1,349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.47, 3,235.37 and 1,349.94 is: 1,862.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.47 : 3,235.37 = 1,349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.47/3,235.37 = 1,349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.47x = 3,235.37 × 1,349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.47x = 4,367,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,555.38/2,344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.92

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