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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.42, 3,242.58 and 1,354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.42, 3,242.58 and 1,354.52 is: 1,869.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.42 : 3,242.58 = 1,354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.42/3,242.58 = 1,354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.42x = 3,242.58 × 1,354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.42x = 4,392,139.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,139.46/2,349.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.46

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