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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.89, 3,236.33 and 1,349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.89, 3,236.33 and 1,349.96 is: 1,863.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.89 : 3,236.33 = 1,349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.89/3,236.33 = 1,349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.89x = 3,236.33 × 1,349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.89x = 4,368,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,893.12/2,344.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.15

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