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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.54, 3,244.11 and 1,342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.54, 3,244.11 and 1,342.24 is: 1,852.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.54 : 3,244.11 = 1,342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.54/3,244.11 = 1,342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.54x = 3,244.11 × 1,342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.54x = 4,354,374.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,374.21/2,350.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.50

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