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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.80, 3,236.10 and 1,350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.80, 3,236.10 and 1,350.12 is: 1,863.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.80 : 3,236.10 = 1,350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.80/3,236.10 = 1,350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.80x = 3,236.10 × 1,350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.80x = 4,369,123.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369,123.33/2,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.32

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