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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.62, 3,235.97 and 1,349.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.62, 3,235.97 and 1,349.71 is: 1,862.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.62 : 3,235.97 = 1,349.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.62/3,235.97 = 1,349.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.62x = 3,235.97 × 1,349.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.62x = 4,367,623.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,623.43/2,344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.83

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