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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.80, 3,235.34 and 1,349.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.80, 3,235.34 and 1,349.81 is: 1,862.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.80 : 3,235.34 = 1,349.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.80/3,235.34 = 1,349.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.80x = 3,235.34 × 1,349.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.80x = 4,367,111.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,111.81/2,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.47

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