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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.70, 3,241.12 and 1,354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.70, 3,241.12 and 1,354.02 is: 1,868.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.70 : 3,241.12 = 1,354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.70/3,241.12 = 1,354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.70x = 3,241.12 × 1,354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.70x = 4,388,541.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,541.30/2,348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.50

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