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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.58, 3,243.71 and 1,355.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.58, 3,243.71 and 1,355.72 is: 1,870.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.58 : 3,243.71 = 1,355.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.58/3,243.71 = 1,355.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.58x = 3,243.71 × 1,355.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.58x = 4,397,549.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,397,549.69/2,350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.84

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