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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.59, 3,238.70 and 1,851.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.59, 3,238.70 and 1,851.44 is: 2,552.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.59 : 3,238.70 = 1,851.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.59/3,238.70 = 1,851.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.59x = 3,238.70 × 1,851.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.59x = 5,996,233.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,996,233.28/2,349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.04

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