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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.83, 3,235.17 and 1,350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.83, 3,235.17 and 1,350.08 is: 1,862.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.83 : 3,235.17 = 1,350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.83/3,235.17 = 1,350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.83x = 3,235.17 × 1,350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.83x = 4,367,746.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,746.40/2,344.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.71

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