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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.52, 3,242.46 and 1,341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.52, 3,242.46 and 1,341.53 is: 1,851.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.52 : 3,242.46 = 1,341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.52/3,242.46 = 1,341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.52x = 3,242.46 × 1,341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.52x = 4,349,858.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,858.34/2,349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.38

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