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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.38, 3,523.37 and 1,473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.38, 3,523.37 and 1,473.22 is: 2,209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.38 : 3,523.37 = 1,473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.38/3,523.37 = 1,473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.38x = 3,523.37 × 1,473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.38x = 5,190,674.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190,674.17/2,349.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.38

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