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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.29, 3,522.90 and 1,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.29, 3,522.90 and 1,049.76 is: 1,574.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.29 : 3,522.90 = 1,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.29/3,522.90 = 1,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.29x = 3,522.90 × 1,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.29x = 3,698,199.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,199.50/2,348.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.85

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