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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.22, 3,523.82 and 1,381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.22, 3,523.82 and 1,381.48 is: 2,072.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.22 : 3,523.82 = 1,381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.22/3,523.82 = 1,381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.22x = 3,523.82 × 1,381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.22x = 4,868,086.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,868,086.85/2,349.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.21

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