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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.09, 3,240.33 and 1,285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.09, 3,240.33 and 1,285.84 is: 1,774.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.09 : 3,240.33 = 1,285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.09/3,240.33 = 1,285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.09x = 3,240.33 × 1,285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.09x = 4,166,545.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166,545.93/2,348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.44

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