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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.39, 3,520.98 and 1,251.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.39, 3,520.98 and 1,251.39 is: 1,875.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.39 : 3,520.98 = 1,251.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.39/3,520.98 = 1,251.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.39x = 3,520.98 × 1,251.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.39x = 4,406,119.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,119.16/2,349.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.43

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