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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.98, 3,241.84 and 1,354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.98, 3,241.84 and 1,354.52 is: 1,869.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.98 : 3,241.84 = 1,354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.98/3,241.84 = 1,354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.98x = 3,241.84 × 1,354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.98x = 4,391,137.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,137.12/2,348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.38

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