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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.59, 3,522.60 and 1,424.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.59, 3,522.60 and 1,424.93 is: 2,136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.59 : 3,522.60 = 1,424.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.59/3,522.60 = 1,424.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.59x = 3,522.60 × 1,424.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.59x = 5,019,440.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,019,440.81/2,349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.31

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