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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.69, 3,234.95 and 1,349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.69, 3,234.95 and 1,349.38 is: 1,861.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.69 : 3,234.95 = 1,349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.69/3,234.95 = 1,349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.69x = 3,234.95 × 1,349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.69x = 4,365,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365,170.08/2,344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.73

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