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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.03, 3,519.70 and 1,424.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.03, 3,519.70 and 1,424.89 is: 2,134.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.03 : 3,519.70 = 1,424.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.03/3,519.70 = 1,424.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.03x = 3,519.70 × 1,424.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.03x = 5,015,160.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,160.61/2,349.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.99

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