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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.51, 3,242.32 and 1,354.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.51, 3,242.32 and 1,354.77 is: 1,869.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.51 : 3,242.32 = 1,354.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.51/3,242.32 = 1,354.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.51x = 3,242.32 × 1,354.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.51x = 4,392,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,594.48/2,349.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.58

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