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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.56, 3,527.81 and 1,311.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.56, 3,527.81 and 1,311.59 is: 1,969.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.56 : 3,527.81 = 1,311.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.56/3,527.81 = 1,311.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.56x = 3,527.81 × 1,311.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.56x = 4,627,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,040.32/2,349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.32

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