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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.68, 3,241.00 and 1,286.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.68, 3,241.00 and 1,286.21 is: 1,774.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.68 : 3,241.00 = 1,286.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.68/3,241.00 = 1,286.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.68x = 3,241.00 × 1,286.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.68x = 4,168,611.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,611.50/2,348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.88

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