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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.48, 3,242.74 and 1,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.48, 3,242.74 and 1,354.72 is: 1,869.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.48 : 3,242.74 = 1,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.48/3,242.74 = 1,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.48x = 3,242.74 × 1,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.48x = 4,393,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,004.73/2,349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.78

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