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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.02, 3,242.73 and 1,355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.02, 3,242.73 and 1,355.23 is: 1,870.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.02 : 3,242.73 = 1,355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.02/3,242.73 = 1,355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.02x = 3,242.73 × 1,355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.02x = 4,394,644.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,394,644.98/2,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.05

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