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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.62, 3,243.90 and 1,356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.62, 3,243.90 and 1,356.12 is: 1,871.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.62 : 3,243.90 = 1,356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.62/3,243.90 = 1,356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.62x = 3,243.90 × 1,356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.62x = 4,399,117.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,117.67/2,350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.47

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