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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.38, 3,242.78 and 1,355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.38, 3,242.78 and 1,355.52 is: 1,870.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.38 : 3,242.78 = 1,355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.38/3,242.78 = 1,355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.38x = 3,242.78 × 1,355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.38x = 4,395,653.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,395,653.00/2,350.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.19

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