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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.82, 3,243.12 and 1,465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.82, 3,243.12 and 1,465.92 is: 2,023.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.82 : 3,243.12 = 1,465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.82/3,243.12 = 1,465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.82x = 3,243.12 × 1,465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.82x = 4,754,154.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,154.47/2,349.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.20

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