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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.77, 3,241.62 and 1,354.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.77, 3,241.62 and 1,354.03 is: 1,868.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.77 : 3,241.62 = 1,354.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.77/3,241.62 = 1,354.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.77x = 3,241.62 × 1,354.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.77x = 4,389,250.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,250.73/2,348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.74

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