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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.57, 3,241.65 and 1,405.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.57, 3,241.65 and 1,405.50 is: 1,939.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.57 : 3,241.65 = 1,405.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.57/3,241.65 = 1,405.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.57x = 3,241.65 × 1,405.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.57x = 4,556,139.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,556,139.08/2,349.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.14

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