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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.69, 3,243.49 and 1,355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.69, 3,243.49 and 1,355.82 is: 1,871.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.69 : 3,243.49 = 1,355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.69/3,243.49 = 1,355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.69x = 3,243.49 × 1,355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.69x = 4,397,588.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,397,588.61/2,349.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.56

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