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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.30, 3,522.64 and 1,049.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.30, 3,522.64 and 1,049.90 is: 1,574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.30 : 3,522.64 = 1,049.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.30/3,522.64 = 1,049.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.30x = 3,522.64 × 1,049.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.30x = 3,698,419.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,419.74/2,348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.93

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