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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.44, 3,238.02 and 1,351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.44, 3,238.02 and 1,351.74 is: 1,865.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.44 : 3,238.02 = 1,351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.44/3,238.02 = 1,351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.44x = 3,238.02 × 1,351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.44x = 4,376,961.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,961.15/2,346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.36

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