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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.02, 3,242.85 and 1,418.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.02, 3,242.85 and 1,418.34 is: 1,957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.02 : 3,242.85 = 1,418.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.02/3,242.85 = 1,418.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.02x = 3,242.85 × 1,418.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.02x = 4,599,463.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,463.87/2,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.20

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