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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.64, 3,234.89 and 1,349.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.64, 3,234.89 and 1,349.55 is: 1,861.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.64 : 3,234.89 = 1,349.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.64/3,234.89 = 1,349.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.64x = 3,234.89 × 1,349.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.64x = 4,365,639.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365,639.05/2,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.97

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