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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.62, 3,237.35 and 1,350.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.62, 3,237.35 and 1,350.71 is: 1,864.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.62 : 3,237.35 = 1,350.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.62/3,237.35 = 1,350.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.62x = 3,237.35 × 1,350.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.62x = 4,372,721.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,721.02/2,345.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.21

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