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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.12, 3,242.98 and 1,718.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.12, 3,242.98 and 1,718.94 is: 2,373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.12 : 3,242.98 = 1,718.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.12/3,242.98 = 1,718.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.12x = 3,242.98 × 1,718.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.12x = 5,574,488.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,488.04/2,349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.01

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