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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.93, 3,235.50 and 1,788.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.93, 3,235.50 and 1,788.60 is: 2,462.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.93 : 3,235.50 = 1,788.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.93/3,235.50 = 1,788.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.93x = 3,235.50 × 1,788.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.93x = 5,787,015.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,787,015.30/2,349.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.63

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