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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.22, 3,242.43 and 1,355.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.22, 3,242.43 and 1,355.13 is: 1,869.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.22 : 3,242.43 = 1,355.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.22/3,242.43 = 1,355.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.22x = 3,242.43 × 1,355.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.22x = 4,393,914.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,914.17/2,350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.58

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