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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.13, 3,242.90 and 1,355.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.13, 3,242.90 and 1,355.73 is: 1,870.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.13 : 3,242.90 = 1,355.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.13/3,242.90 = 1,355.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.13x = 3,242.90 × 1,355.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.13x = 4,396,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396,490.04/2,350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.75

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