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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.89, 3,241.49 and 1,286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.89, 3,241.49 and 1,286.64 is: 1,775.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.89 : 3,241.49 = 1,286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.89/3,241.49 = 1,286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.89x = 3,241.49 × 1,286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.89x = 4,170,624.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,624.26/2,348.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.57

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