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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.02, 3,241.35 and 1,354.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.02, 3,241.35 and 1,354.23 is: 1,868.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.02 : 3,241.35 = 1,354.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.02/3,241.35 = 1,354.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.02x = 3,241.35 × 1,354.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.02x = 4,389,533.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,533.41/2,349.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.67

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