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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.59, 3,241.07 and 1,286.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.59, 3,241.07 and 1,286.35 is: 1,775.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.59 : 3,241.07 = 1,286.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.59/3,241.07 = 1,286.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.59x = 3,241.07 × 1,286.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.59x = 4,169,150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,150.39/2,348.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.17

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