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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.40, 3,242.34 and 1,354.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.40, 3,242.34 and 1,354.36 is: 1,869.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.40 : 3,242.34 = 1,354.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.40/3,242.34 = 1,354.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.40x = 3,242.34 × 1,354.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.40x = 4,391,295.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,295.60/2,349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.11

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