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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.55, 3,240.97 and 1,354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.55, 3,240.97 and 1,354.04 is: 1,868.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.55 : 3,240.97 = 1,354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.55/3,240.97 = 1,354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.55x = 3,240.97 × 1,354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.55x = 4,388,403.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,403.02/2,348.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.56

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