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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.44, 3,238.50 and 1,851.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.44, 3,238.50 and 1,851.32 is: 2,551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.44 : 3,238.50 = 1,851.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.44/3,238.50 = 1,851.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.44x = 3,238.50 × 1,851.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.44x = 5,995,499.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,995,499.82/2,349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.88

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