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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.68, 3,235.34 and 1,349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.68, 3,235.34 and 1,349.76 is: 1,862.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.68 : 3,235.34 = 1,349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.68/3,235.34 = 1,349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.68x = 3,235.34 × 1,349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.68x = 4,366,948.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,948.03/2,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.49

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