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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.78, 3,241.35 and 1,354.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.78, 3,241.35 and 1,354.14 is: 1,868.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.78 : 3,241.35 = 1,354.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.78/3,241.35 = 1,354.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.78x = 3,241.35 × 1,354.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.78x = 4,389,241.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,241.69/2,348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.74

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