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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.32, 3,521.40 and 1,049.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.32, 3,521.40 and 1,049.80 is: 1,574.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.32 : 3,521.40 = 1,049.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.32/3,521.40 = 1,049.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.32x = 3,521.40 × 1,049.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.32x = 3,696,765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,765.72/2,348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.22

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