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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.15, 3,241.81 and 1,354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.15, 3,241.81 and 1,354.42 is: 1,869.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.15 : 3,241.81 = 1,354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.15/3,241.81 = 1,354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.15x = 3,241.81 × 1,354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.15x = 4,390,772.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,772.30/2,349.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.09

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