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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.52, 3,235.56 and 1,349.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.52, 3,235.56 and 1,349.94 is: 1,862.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.52 : 3,235.56 = 1,349.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.52/3,235.56 = 1,349.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.52x = 3,235.56 × 1,349.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.52x = 4,367,811.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,811.87/2,344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.99

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