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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.62, 3,243.99 and 1,419.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.62, 3,243.99 and 1,419.42 is: 1,958.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.62 : 3,243.99 = 1,419.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.62/3,243.99 = 1,419.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.62x = 3,243.99 × 1,419.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.62x = 4,604,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,584.29/2,350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.88

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