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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.41, 3,238.26 and 1,351.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.41, 3,238.26 and 1,351.73 is: 1,865.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.41 : 3,238.26 = 1,351.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.41/3,238.26 = 1,351.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.41x = 3,238.26 × 1,351.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.41x = 4,377,253.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,377,253.19/2,346.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.51

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