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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.98, 3,236.42 and 1,350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.98, 3,236.42 and 1,350.24 is: 1,863.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.98 : 3,236.42 = 1,350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.98/3,236.42 = 1,350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.98x = 3,236.42 × 1,350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.98x = 4,369,934.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369,934.98/2,344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.52

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