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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.91, 3,241.50 and 1,272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.91, 3,241.50 and 1,272.19 is: 1,755.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.91 : 3,241.50 = 1,272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.91/3,241.50 = 1,272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.91x = 3,241.50 × 1,272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.91x = 4,123,803.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123,803.89/2,348.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.62

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