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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.20, 3,242.08 and 1,465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.20, 3,242.08 and 1,465.12 is: 2,021.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.20 : 3,242.08 = 1,465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.20/3,242.08 = 1,465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.20x = 3,242.08 × 1,465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.20x = 4,750,036.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,036.25/2,349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.98

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