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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.77, 3,235.82 and 1,350.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.77, 3,235.82 and 1,350.23 is: 1,863.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.77 : 3,235.82 = 1,350.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.77/3,235.82 = 1,350.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.77x = 3,235.82 × 1,350.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.77x = 4,369,078.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369,078.31/2,344.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.33

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