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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.08, 3,240.41 and 1,285.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.08, 3,240.41 and 1,285.90 is: 1,774.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.08 : 3,240.41 = 1,285.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.08/3,240.41 = 1,285.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.08x = 3,240.41 × 1,285.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.08x = 4,166,837.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166,837.80/2,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.58

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