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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.68, 3,235.68 and 1,350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.68, 3,235.68 and 1,350.27 is: 1,863.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.68 : 3,235.68 = 1,350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.68/3,235.68 = 1,350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.68x = 3,235.68 × 1,350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.68x = 4,369,041.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369,041.63/2,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.39

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