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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.36, 3,520.44 and 1,253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.36, 3,520.44 and 1,253.88 is: 1,878.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.36 : 3,520.44 = 1,253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.36/3,520.44 = 1,253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.36x = 3,520.44 × 1,253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.36x = 4,414,209.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,209.31/2,349.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.90

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